1 Timothy 1:8
But we know that the law is good if a person uses it lawfully,
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Cross references
- Romans 7:12–13 Therefore the law indeed is holy, and the commandment holy, righteous, and good. Did then that which is good become death to me? May it never be! But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, was producing death in me through that which is good; that through the commandment sin might become exceedingly sinful.
- Psalm 19:7–9 Yahweh’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. Yahweh’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. Yahweh’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. Yahweh’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. The fear of Yahweh is clean, enduring forever. Yahweh’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.
- Romans 7:16 But if what I don’t desire, that I do, I consent to the law that it is good.