1 Timothy 1:8 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁸ Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully.

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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

Romans 12:2

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

Romans 7:16

Now if I do the very thing I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.

Romans 7:18

For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. I have the desire to do what is right, but I find that the ability to carry it out is lacking.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the law of God in my inner being,

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, truly righteousness would have come through the law.

2 Timothy 2:5

Similarly, an athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.