1 Timothy 1:8 - English Majority Text Version 2009

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

More versions

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

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and well pleasing and perfect will of God.

Romans 7:16

But 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 in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells; for to will is present with me, but [how] to do the good, I do not find.

Romans 7:22

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

Galatians 3:21

Therefore, [is] the law against the promises of God? By no means! For if a law had been given which was able to give life, truly righteousness would have been by the law.

2 Timothy 2:5

And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.