Verse 8

But{G1161} we know{G1492} that{G3754} the law{G3551} is good,{G2570} if{G1437} a man{G5100} use{G5530} it{G846} lawfully,{G3545}

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 7:12-13 : 12 So{G5620} that the law{G3551} is holy,{G40} and{G2532} the commandment{G1785} holy,{G40} and{G2532} righteous,{G1342} and{G2532} good.{G18} 13 Did{G1096} then{G3767} that which is good{G18} become{G1096} death{G2288} unto me?{G3361} God forbid.{G1096} But{G235} sin,{G266} that{G2443} it might be shown{G5316} to be sin,{G266} by working{G2716} death{G2288} to me{G3427} through{G1223} that which is good; —{G18} that{G2443} through{G1223} the commandment{G1785} sin{G266} might become{G1096} {G2596} exceeding{G5236} sinful.{G268}
  • Rom 7:16 : 16 But if{G1487} what{G1161} I would{G2309} not,{G3756} that{G5124} I{G5124} do,{G4160} I consent unto{G4852} the law{G3551} that{G3754} it is good.{G2570}
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law{H8451} of Jehovah{H3068} is perfect,{H8549} restoring{H7725} the soul:{H5315} The testimony{H5715} of Jehovah{H3068} is sure,{H539} making wise{H2449} the simple.{H6612} 8 The precepts{H6490} of Jehovah{H3068} are right,{H3477} rejoicing{H8055} the heart:{H3820} The commandment{H4687} of Jehovah{H3068} is pure,{H1249} enlightening{H215} the eyes.{H5869} 9 The fear{H3374} of Jehovah{H3068} is clean,{H2889} enduring{H5975} for ever:{H5703} The ordinances{H4941} of Jehovah{H3068} are true,{H571} [and] righteous{H6663} altogether.{H3162} 10 More to be desired{H2530} are they than gold,{H2091} yea, than much{H7227} fine gold;{H6337} Sweeter{H4966} also than honey{H1706} and the droppings of the honeycomb.{H5317}
  • Ps 119:96-99 : 96 I have seen{H7200} an end{H7093} of all perfection;{H8502} [But] thy commandment{H4687} is exceeding{H3966} broad.{H7342} 97 MEM. Oh how love I{H157} thy law!{H8451} It is my meditation{H7881} all the day.{H3117} 98 Thy commandments{H4687} make me wiser{H2449} than mine enemies;{H341} For they are ever{H5769} with me. 99 I have more understanding{H7919} than all my teachers;{H3925} For thy testimonies{H5715} are my meditation.{H7881} 100 I understand{H995} more than the aged,{H2205} Because I have kept{H5341} thy precepts.{H6490} 101 I have refrained{H3607} my feet{H7272} from every evil{H7451} way,{H734} That I might observe{H8104} thy word.{H1697} 102 I have not turned{H5493} aside from thine ordinances;{H4941} For thou hast taught{H3384} me. 103 How sweet{H4452} are thy words{H565} unto my taste!{H2441} [Yea, sweeter] than honey{H1706} to my mouth!{H6310} 104 Through thy precepts{H6490} I get understanding:{H995} Therefore I hate{H8130} every false{H8267} way.{H734} 105 NUN. Thy word{H1697} is a lamp{H5216} unto my feet,{H7272} And light{H216} unto my path.{H5410}
  • Ps 119:127-128 : 127 Therefore I love{H157} thy commandments{H4687} Above gold,{H2091} yea, above fine gold.{H6337} 128 Therefore I esteem all [thy] precepts{H6490} concerning all [things] to be right;{H3474} [And] I hate{H8130} every false{H8267} way.{H734}
  • Deut 4:6-8 : 6 Keep{H8104} therefore and do{H6213} them; for this is your wisdom{H2451} and your understanding{H998} in the sight{H5869} of the peoples,{H5971} that shall hear{H8085} all these statutes,{H2706} and say,{H559} Surely this great{H1419} nation{H1471} is a wise{H2450} and understanding{H995} people.{H5971} 7 For what great{H1419} nation{H1471} is there, that hath a god{H430} so nigh{H7138} unto them, as Jehovah{H3068} our God{H430} is whensoever we call{H7121} upon him? 8 And what great{H1419} nation{H1471} is there, that hath statutes{H2706} and ordinances{H4941} so righteous{H6662} as all this law,{H8451} which I set{H5414} before{H6440} you this day?{H3117}
  • Neh 9:13 : 13 Thou camest down{H3381} also upon mount{H2022} Sinai,{H5514} and spakest{H1696} with them from heaven,{H8064} and gavest{H5414} them right{H3477} ordinances{H4941} and true{H571} laws,{H8451} good{H2896} statutes{H2706} and commandments,{H4687}
  • Rom 7:18 : 18 For{G1063} I know{G1492} that{G3754} in{G1722} me,{G1698} that{G5124} is,{G2076} in{G1722} my{G3450} flesh,{G4561} dwelleth{G3611} no{G3756} good thing:{G18} for{G1063} to will{G2309} is present{G3873} with me,{G3427} but{G1161} to do{G2716} that which is good{G2570} [is]{G2147} not.{G3756}
  • Rom 7:22 : 22 For{G1063} I delight{G4913} in the law{G3551} of God{G2316} after{G2596} the{G444} inward{G2080} man:{G444}
  • Rom 12:2 : 2 And{G2532} be{G4964} not{G3361} fashioned{G4964} according to{G165} this{G5129} world:{G165} but{G235} be ye transformed{G3339} by the renewing{G342} of{G3563} your{G5216} mind,{G3563} that{G1519} ye{G5209} may prove{G1381} what{G5101} is the{G2307} good{G18} and{G2532} acceptable{G2101} and{G2532} perfect{G5046} will{G2307} of God.{G2316}
  • Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law{G3551} then{G3767} against{G2596} the promises{G1860} of God?{G3361} God forbid:{G1096} for{G1063} if{G1487} there had been{G1325} a law{G3551} given{G1325} which{G3588} could make{G1410} alive,{G2227} verily{G3689} {G302} righteousness{G1343} would have been{G2258} of{G1537} the law.{G3551}
  • 2 Tim 2:5 : 5 And{G1161} if{G1437} also{G2532} a man{G5100} contend in the games,{G118} he is{G4737} not{G3756} crowned,{G4737} except{G3362} he have contended{G118} lawfully.{G3545}