Devine Scripture

1 Timothy 1:8

1 Timothy chapter 1 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.7desiring to be teachers of the law, though they understand neither what they say, nor whereof they confidently affirm.

v.8This passage

v.9as knowing this, that law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and unruly, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 19:7

    The law of Jehovah is perfect, restoring the soul: The testimony of Jehovah is sure, making wise the simple.

  • Romans 7:16

    But if what I would not, that I do, I consent unto the law that it is good.

  • Psalms 119:127

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

  • Romans 7:18

    For I know that in me, that is, in my flesh, dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me, but to do that which is good is not.

  • Romans 12:2

    And be not fashioned according to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

  • 2 Timothy 2:5

    And if also a man contend in the games, he is not crowned, except he have contended lawfully.