1 Timothy 1:8 — King James Bible Online

Other Translations for 1 Timothy 1:8

BSB

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

AKJV

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

CPDV

But we know that the law is good, if one makes use of it properly.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

And we know the law good, if any use it lawfully;

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Timothy 1:8

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Commentary for 1 Timothy 1:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Timothy 1:8

Summary

The moral law is beneficial when properly used

Event

Paul affirms law's proper purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 65 AD