1 Timothy 1:8

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

WEB

But we know that the law is good if a person uses it lawfully,

ASV

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

LSV

and we have known that the Law [is] good, if anyone may use it lawfully;

YLT

and we have known that the law [is] good, if any one may use it lawfully;

DBY

Now we know that the law [is] good if any one uses it lawfully,

DRC

But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully:

GNV

And we knowe, that the Law is good, if a man vse it lawfully,

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται,

RP2018

Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος, ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται,

TR-Boyd

Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος, ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται,

SCR1894

οιδαμεν δε οτι καλος ο νομος εαν τις αυτω νομιμως χρηται

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Romans 7:12–13So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. Did that which is good, then, become death to me? Certainly not! But in order that sin might be exposed as sin, it produced death in me…
• Psalms 19:7–10The Law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are…
• Romans 7:16And if I do what I do not want to do, I admit that the law is good.
• 2 Timothy 2:5Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
• 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.
• Psalms 119:127–128Therefore I love Your commandments more than gold, even the purest gold. Therefore I admire all Your precepts and hate every false way.
• Romans 7:22For in my inner being I delight in God’s law.
• 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 119:96–105I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is without limit. Oh, how I love Your law! All day long it is my meditation. Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me. I…
• 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.
• 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.
• Deuteronomy 4:6–8Observe 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.” For what…

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