"But we know that the law {is} good, if a man use it lawfully;" — 1 Timothy 1:8

1 Timothy 1:8 · KJV

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

— 1 Timothy 1:8

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

1 Timothy 1 — Context

From which some having swerved have turned aside unto vain jangling; {having...: or, not aiming at}

Desiring to be teachers of the law; understanding neither what they say, nor whereof they affirm.

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

For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine;

Cross References

Romans 7:12-13

Wherefore the law {is} holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.

Romans 7:16

If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that {it is} good.

Psalms 19:7-10

The law of the LORD {is} perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD {is} sure, making wise the simple. {law: or, doctrine} {converting: or, restoring}

2 Timothy 2:5

And if a man also strive for masteries, {yet} is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Psalms 119:127-128

Therefore I love thy commandments above gold; yea, above fine gold.

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, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

Psalms 119:96-105

I have seen an end of all perfection: {but} thy commandment {is} exceeding broad.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: