1 Timothy 1:8
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.”
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BSBPD
“Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and we have known that the law <FI>is<Fi> good, if any one may use it lawfully;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo 1 Timothy 1:8 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 4:6Observe them carefully, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the peoples, who will hear of all these statutes and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
- Nehemiah 9:13You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You gave them just ordinances, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.
- Psalms 19:7The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple.
- Psalms 119:96I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit.
- Psalms 119:127Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold.
- Romans 7:12So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
- Romans 7:16And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.
- Romans 7:18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh; for I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
- Romans 7:22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
- Romans 12:2Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.
- Galatians 3:21Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.
- 2 Timothy 2:5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
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