Parallel Verses

NET Bible

But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

New American Standard Bible

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

King James Version

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

Holman Bible

But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

International Standard Version

Of course, we know that the Law is good if a person uses it legitimately,

A Conservative Version

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

American Standard Version

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

Amplified

Now we know [without any doubt] that the Law is good, if one uses it lawfully and appropriately,

An Understandable Version

But we know that the law of Moses is good if a person uses it properly.

Anderson New Testament

But we know that the law is good, if any one use it lawfully;

Bible in Basic English

We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,

Common New Testament

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

Daniel Mace New Testament

I own that the law is good, if a man make a right use of it:

Darby Translation

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

Godbey New Testament

But we know that the law is good, if any one may use it lawfully;

Goodspeed New Testament

I agree that the Law is excellent??rovided it is legitimately used,

John Wesley New Testament

We know, the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

Julia Smith Translation

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

King James 2000

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

Lexham Expanded Bible

But we know that the law [is] good, if anyone makes use of it lawfully,

Modern King James verseion

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

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

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

Moffatt New Testament

I am quite aware that 'the Law is admirable' ??provided that one makes a lawful use of it;

Montgomery New Testament

I know well that "the Law is good" if a man use it lawfully;

New Heart English Bible

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

Noyes New Testament

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

Sawyer New Testament

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

The Emphasized Bible

Now we know that, excellent, is the law, if one put it to a lawful use: -

Thomas Haweis New Testament

But we know that the law is good if a man use it according to its institution;

Twentieth Century New Testament

We know, of course, that the Law is excellent, when used legitimately,

Webster

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

Weymouth New Testament

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

Williams New Testament

Indeed, I know that the law is an excellent thing, if a man makes a lawful use of it;

World English Bible

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

Worrell New Testament

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

Worsley New Testament

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

Youngs Literal Translation

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

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
But
δέ 
De 
but, and, now, then, also, yet, yea, so, moreover, nevertheless, for, even, , not tr
Usage: 2184

we know
εἴδω 
Eido 
Usage: 519

ὅτι 
Hoti 
Usage: 764

the law
νόμος 
Nomos 
law
Usage: 179

is good
καλός 
Kalos 
Usage: 62

if
ἐάν 
Ean 
Usage: 155

a man
τίς 
Tis 
Usage: 373

use
χράομαι 
Chraomai 
Usage: 11

it

Usage: 0

References

Images 1 Timothy 1:8

Prayers for 1 Timothy 1:8

Context Readings

Instructions For Timothy In Ephesus

7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or the things they insist on so confidently. 8 But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately, 9 realizing that law is not intended for a righteous person, but for lawless and rebellious people, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

Cross References

Romans 7:16

But if I do what I don't want, I agree that the law is good.

Romans 7:12-13

So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.

Deuteronomy 4:6-8

So be sure to do them, because this will testify of your wise understanding to the people who will learn of all these statutes and say, "Indeed, this great nation is a very wise people."

Nehemiah 9:13

"You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven. You provided them with just judgments, true laws, and good statutes and commandments.

Psalm 19:7-10

The law of the Lord is perfect and preserves one's life. The rules set down by the Lord are reliable and impart wisdom to the inexperienced.

Psalm 119:96-105

I realize that everything has its limits, but your commands are beyond full comprehension.

Psalm 119:127-128

For this reason I love your commands more than gold, even purest gold.

Romans 7:18

For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I want to do the good, but I cannot do it.

Romans 7:22

For I delight in the law of God in my inner being.

Romans 12:2

Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God -- what is good and well-pleasing and perfect.

Galatians 3:21

Is the law therefore opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not! For if a law had been given that was able to give life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.

2 Timothy 2:5

Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, he will not be crowned as the winner unless he competes according to the rules.

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