Verse 8

Now we know that the law is good if one uses it properly.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  Men vi vet at loven er god, dersom en bruker den lovlig;

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  Vi vet jo at loven er god, forutsatt at den brukes lovlig;

• Norsk King James

  Men vi vet at loven er god, hvis den brukes på riktig måte;

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis noen bruker den rett,

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  Men vi vet at loven er god, hvis en bruker den lovmessig,

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis man bruker den lovlig.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  Vi vet at loven er god hvis man bruker den lovmessig.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  Men vi vet at loven er god når en gjør den rettmessig gjeldende;

• gpt4.5-preview

  Vi vet at loven er god, dersom den brukes på rett måte.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  Vi vet at loven er god, dersom den brukes på rett måte.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  Vi vet at loven er god hvis man bruker den rett,

• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis man bruker den rett.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Men vi vide, at Loven er god, dersom Nogen bruger den lovligen,

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

• KJV 1769 norsk

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis noen bruker den lovlig.

• KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

  But we know that the law is good if a man uses it lawfully;

• King James Version 1611 (Original)

  But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis en bruker den på lovlig vis,

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  Men vi vet at loven er god hvis noen bruker den riktig,

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Vi vet at loven er god hvis en bruker den lovlig,

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  Vi vet at loven er god hvis man bruker den rett,

• Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

  We knowe yt the lawe is good yf a man vse it lawfully

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  But we knowe that the lawe is good, yf a man vse it laufully,

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  And we knowe, that the Law is good, if a man vse it lawfully,

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  But we knowe that the lawe is good, yf a man vse it lawfully:

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  But we know that the law [is] good, if a man use it lawfully;

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  and we have known that the law `is' good, if any one may use it lawfully;

• American Standard Version (1901)

  But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully,

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  We are conscious that the law is good, if a man makes a right use of it,

• World English Bible (2000)

  But we know that the law is good, if a man uses it lawfully,

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  But we know that the law is good if someone uses it legitimately,

Referenced Verses

• Rom 7:12-13 : 12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good. 13 Did what is good then become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, in order to be recognized as sin, used what is good to bring about my death, so that sin might become utterly sinful through the commandment.
• Rom 7:16 : 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.
• Ps 19:7-9 : 7 It rises at one end of the heavens and makes its circuit to the other; nothing is hidden from its heat. 8 The law of the LORD is perfect, restoring the soul; the testimony of the LORD is trustworthy, making wise the simple. 9 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, giving light to the eyes. 10 The fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the judgments of the LORD are true, and altogether righteous.
• Ps 119:96-99 : 96 I have seen a limit to all perfection, but Your commandment is exceedingly broad. 97 Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all day long. 98 Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are ever with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation. 100 I understand more than the elders, because I keep Your precepts. 101 I have restrained my feet from every evil way, that I may keep Your word. 102 I have not turned aside from Your judgments, for You have taught me. 103 How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! 104 Through Your precepts I gain understanding; therefore, I hate every false way. 105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
• Ps 119:127-128 : 127 Therefore, I love Your commandments more than gold, even pure gold. 128 Therefore, I consider all Your precepts to be right; I hate every false way.
• Deut 4:6-8 : 6 You must keep and do them, for this will show your wisdom and understanding in the sight of the nations, who will hear about all these statutes and say, 'Indeed, this great nation is a wise and understanding people.' 7 For what great nation is there that has a god so near to it as the LORD our God is to us whenever we call on Him? 8 And what great nation has righteous statutes and judgments like this entire law that I am setting before you today?
• Neh 9:13 : 13 You came down on Mount Sinai and spoke to them from heaven. You gave them upright judgments, true laws, good statutes, and commandments.
• Rom 7:18 : 18 For I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
• Rom 7:22 : 22 For in my inner being I delight in God’s law;
• Rom 12:2 : 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—His good, pleasing, and perfect will.
• Gal 3:21 : 21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.
• 2 Tim 2:5 : 5 Also, if anyone competes as an athlete, they do not receive a victor's crown unless they compete according to the rules.