1 Timothy 1:8

Updated: June 3, 2025
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But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} we know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} the law{G3551} is good{G2570}, if{G1437} a man{G5100} use{G5530}{(G5741)} it{G846} lawfully{G3545};
KJV with Strongs
(8) Now we know that The Torah is good, if one uses it lawfully,
The F.O.G
[8] We know the law is good when used properly, in harmony with God's purposes—like a powerful tool in skilled hands.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and we have known that the law is good, if any one may use it lawfully;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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