1 Timothy 1:8
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But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully.

the law.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8 And you shall observe, and fulfil them in practice. For this is your wisdom, and understanding in the sight of nations, that hearing all these precepts, they may say: Behold a wise and understanding people, a great nation. . . .

Nehemiah 9:13 Thou camest down also to mount Sinai, and didst speak with them from heaven, and thou gavest them right judgments, and the law of truth, ceremonies, and good precepts.

Psalm 19:7-10 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones. . . .

Psalm 119:96-105,127,128 I have seen an end of all perfection: thy commandment is exceeding broad. . . .

Romans 7:12,13,16 Wherefore the law indeed is holy: and the commandment holy and just and good. . . .

Romans 7:18,22 For I know that there dwelleth not in me, that is to say, in my flesh, that which is good. For to will is present with me: but to accomplish that which is good, I find not. . . .

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God.

Galatians 3:21 Was the law then against the promises of God: God forbid! For if there had been a law given which could give life, verily justice should have been by the law.

lawfully.

2 Timothy 2:5 For he also that striveth for the mastery is not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Context
Warning against False Teaching
7Desiring to be teachers of the law: understanding neither the things they say, nor whereof they affirm. 8But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully. 9Knowing this: That the law is not made for the just man but for the unjust and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for the wicked and defiled, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,…
Cross References
Romans 7:12
Wherefore the law indeed is holy: and the commandment holy and just and good.

Romans 7:16
If then I do that which I will not, I consent to the law, that it is good.

Lexicon
Now
δὲ (de)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc.

we know
Οἴδαμεν (Oidamen)
Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 1st Person Plural
Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate.

that
ὅτι (hoti)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Law
νόμος (nomos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively.

[is] good,
καλὸς (kalos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 2570: Properly, beautiful, but chiefly good, i.e. Valuable or virtuous.

if
ἐάν (ean)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1437: If. From ei and an; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.

one
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's Greek 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

uses
χρῆται (chrētai)
Verb - Present Subjunctive Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5530: To use, make use of, deal with, take advantage of.

it
αὐτῷ (autō)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

legitimately.
νομίμως (nomimōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3545: Lawfully, rightfully. Adverb from a derivative of nomos; legitimately.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Now we know that the Law is good, if a man uses it in the way it should be used,

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

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