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1 Timothy 1:8The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
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8 Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται,
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1 Timothy 1:8The Bible in Living English
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8 But we know that the law is a fine thing if one uses it in the lawful way,
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1 Timothy 1:8American Standard Version
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8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,
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1 Timothy 1:8The Emphasized Bible
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8 Now we know that excellent is the law if one put it to a lawful use:—
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1 Timothy 1:8King James Version
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8 But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;
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1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 1New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
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the Law is fine if one applies it properly: In Paul’s day, some were teaching that Christians should closely adhere to regulations in the Mosaic Law, as if those regulations were still the key to salvation. Paul knew that such teachers applied the Law improperly. Christians are not under the Mosaic Law, and they exercise faith in Christ’s ransom as the means of salvation. (Ga 2:15, 16) Still, the Mosaic Law is useful to Christians, provided they apply its principles “properly” (lit., “lawfully”). They benefit from studying the Law, since it is “a shadow of the good things to come” in connection with Christ Jesus. (Heb 10:1) The Law also demonstrates mankind’s need for the atonement sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (Ga 3:19) Above all, it reveals Jehovah’s thinking on matters.—Ex 22:21; Le 19:15, 18; Ro 7:12.
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