1 Timothy 1:8

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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

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.