1 Timothy 1:8 NIV: We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

1 Timothy 1:8

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New International Version (© 2011)
We know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

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

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

Young's Literal Translation
and we have known that the law is good, if any one may use it lawfully;

1 Timothy 1:8 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the Bible

But we know that the law is good - The law as given by God, is both good in itself and has a good tendency. This is similar to what the apostle had asserted, Romans 7:12-16 : The law is holy; and the commandment is holy, just, and good; see the note on Romans 7:12, etc.

If a man use it lawfully - That is, interpret it according to its own spirit and design, and use it for the purpose for which God has given it; for the ceremonial law was a schoolmaster to lead us unto Christ, and Christ is the end of that law for justification to every one that believes. Now those who did not use the law in reference to these ends, did not use it lawfully - they did not construe it according to its original design and meaning.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

the law.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8 Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations...

Nehemiah 9:13 You came down also on mount Sinai, and spoke with them from heaven, and gave them right judgments, and true laws...

Psalm 19:7-10 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple...

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

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

Romans 7:18,22 For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwells no good thing: for to will is present with me...

Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be you transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good...

Galatians 3:21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life...

lawfully.

2 Timothy 2:5 And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.