1 Timothy 1:8 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁸ But we know that the Law of Moses is good if a person uses it properly.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

1 Timothy 1:8 Cross References

Romans 12:2

And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God’s will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.

Romans 7:16

But if I do what I do not want to, I agree with the law [which condemns such conduct] 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 good is present in my heart, but the ability to carry it out [consistently] is not.

Romans 7:22

For in my heart I am delighted with God’s law,

Galatians 3:21

Is the Law of Moses contrary to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if there had been a law given which could provide [never ending] life, then a person could be considered right with God by [obeying the requirements of such] a law.

2 Timothy 2:5

And if a person competes as an athlete, he is not awarded the victor’s crown unless he competes according to the rules.