1 Timothy 1:8

New American Bible - revised edition

We know that the law is good, provided that one uses it as law,

Cross References

Nehemiah 9:13

On Mount Sinai you came down, you spoke with them from heaven; You gave them just ordinances, true laws, good statutes and commandments;

Romans 12:2

Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect. Many Parts in One Body.

Romans 7:16

Now if I do what I do not want, I concur that the law is good.

Romans 7:18

For I know that good does not dwell in me, that is, in my flesh. The willing is ready at hand, but doing the good is not.

Romans 7:22

For I take delight in the law of God, in my inner self,

Galatians 3:21

Is the law then opposed to the promises [of God]? Of course not! For if a law had been given that could bring life, then righteousness would in reality come from the law.

2 Timothy 2:5

Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.