1 Timothy 1:8 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

⁸ But we know that the law is good,  provided one uses it legitimately.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁸ But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁸ Now we recognize and know that the Law is good if anyone uses it lawfully [for the purpose for which it was designed],

American Standard Version (1901)

⁸ But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

Common English Bible

⁸ Now we know that the Law is good if used appropriately.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁸ But we know that the law is good, if one makes use of it properly.

1 Timothy 1:8 Cross References

Nehemiah 9:13

You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them impartial ordinances, reliable instructions, and good statutes and commands.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed  to this age,  but be transformed by the renewing of your mind,  so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will  of God.

Romans 7:16

Now if I do what I do not want to do, I agree with the law that it is good.

Romans 7:18

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh.  For the desire to do what is good is with me, but there is no ability to do it.

Romans 7:22

For in my inner self  I delight in God’s law,

Galatians 3:21

Is the law therefore contrary to God’s promises? Absolutely not! For if the law had been granted with the ability to give life, then righteousness would certainly be on the basis of the law.

2 Timothy 2:5

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.