1 Timothy 1:8 - The Scriptures 1998

⁸ And we know that the Torah is good if 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

“And You came down on Mount Sinai, and spoke with them from the heavens, and gave them straight right-rulings and Torah of truth, good laws and commands.

Romans 12:2

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

Romans 7:16

But if I do what I do not wish, I agree with the Torah that it is good.

Romans 7:18

For I know that in me, that is in my flesh, dwells no good. For to wish is present with me, but to work the good I do not find.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the Torah of Elohim according to the inward man,

Galatians 3:21

Is the Torah then against the promises of Elohim? Let it not be! For if a law had been given that was able to make alive, truly righteousness would have been by Torah.

2 Timothy 2:5

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