1 Timothy 1:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 1:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 1:8 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 1:8 — KJV
“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;”
— 1 Timothy 1:8 (KJV)
1 Timothy 1:8 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 1:8
“And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. moreover...: or, the more wise the preacher was, etc”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:8: know, good, use
“Butter and honey shall he eat, that he may know to refuse the evil, and choose the good.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:8: know, good, use
“For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:8: know, good, use
“My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. destroyed: Heb. cut off”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:8: know, law, use
“Is it not lawful for me to do what I will with mine own? Is thine eye evil, because I am good?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 1:8: law, good, use
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