You came down also upon mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
1 Timothy 1:8 - King James 2000 But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully; Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully; Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully, Common English Bible Now we know that the Law is good if used appropriately. Catholic Public Domain Version But we know that the law is good, if one makes use of it properly. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully: |
You came down also upon mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right ordinances, and true laws, good statutes and commandments:
And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
And if a man also competes as an athlete, yet is he not crowned, unless he strives lawfully.