Verse 8

But{G1161} we know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} the law{G3551} is good{G2570}, if{G1437} a man{G5100} use{G5530}{(G5741)} it{G846} lawfully{G3545};

Referenced Verses

  • Rom 7:12-13 : 12 Wherefore{G5620}{G3303} the law{G3551} is holy{G40}, and{G2532} the commandment{G1785} holy{G40}, and{G2532} just{G1342}, and{G2532} good{G18}. 13 Was then{G3767} that which is good{G18} made{G1096}{(G5754)} death{G2288} unto me{G1698}? God forbid{G3361}{G1096}{(G5636)}. But{G235} sin{G266}, that{G2443} it might appear{G5316}{(G5652)} sin{G266}, working{G2716}{(G5740)} death{G2288} in me{G3427} by{G1223} that which is good{G18}; that{G2443} sin{G266} by{G1223} the commandment{G1785} might become{G1096}{(G5638)} exceeding{G2596}{G5236} sinful{G268}.
  • Rom 7:16 : 16 If{G1487} then{G1161} I do{G4160}{(G5719)} that{G5124} which{G3739} I would{G2309}{(G5719)} not{G3756}, I consent{G4852}{(G5748)} unto the law{G3551} that{G3754} it is good{G2570}.
  • Ps 19:7-9 : 7 The law{H8451} of the LORD{H3068} is perfect{H8549}, converting{H7725}{(H8688)} the soul{H5315}: the testimony{H5715} of the LORD{H3068} is sure{H539}{(H8737)}, making wise{H2449}{(H8688)} the simple{H6612}. 8 The statutes{H6490} of the LORD{H3068} are right{H3477}, rejoicing{H8055}{(H8764)} the heart{H3820}: the commandment{H4687} of the LORD{H3068} is pure{H1249}, enlightening{H215}{(H8688)} the eyes{H5869}. 9 The fear{H3374} of the LORD{H3068} is clean{H2889}, enduring{H5975}{(H8802)} for ever{H5703}: the judgments{H4941} of the LORD{H3068} are true{H571} and righteous{H6663}{(H8804)} altogether{H3162}. 10 More to be desired{H2530}{(H8737)} are they than gold{H2091}, yea, than much{H7227} fine gold{H6337}: sweeter{H4966} also than honey{H1706} and the honeycomb{H5317}{H6688}.
  • Ps 119:96-99 : 96 I have seen{H7200}{(H8804)} an end{H7093} of all perfection{H8502}: but thy commandment{H4687} is exceeding{H3966} broad{H7342}. 97 MEM. O how love I{H157}{(H8804)} thy law{H8451}! it is my meditation{H7881} all the day{H3117}. 98 Thou through thy commandments{H4687} hast made me wiser{H2449}{(H8762)} than mine enemies{H341}{(H8802)}: for they are ever{H5769} with me. 99 I have more understanding{H7919}{(H8689)} than all my teachers{H3925}{(H8764)}: for thy testimonies{H5715} are my meditation{H7881}. 100 I understand{H995}{(H8709)} more than the ancients{H2205}, because I keep{H5341}{(H8804)} thy precepts{H6490}. 101 I have refrained{H3607}{(H8804)} my feet{H7272} from every evil{H7451} way{H734}, that I might keep{H8104}{(H8799)} thy word{H1697}. 102 I have not departed{H5493}{(H8804)} from thy judgments{H4941}: for thou hast taught{H3384}{(H8689)} me. 103 How sweet{H4452}{(H8738)} 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}{(H8709)}: therefore I hate{H8130}{(H8804)} every false{H8267} way{H734}. 105 NUN. Thy word{H1697} is a lamp{H5216} unto my feet{H7272}, and a light{H216} unto my path{H5410}.
  • Ps 119:127-128 : 127 Therefore I love{H157}{(H8804)} 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}{(H8765)}; and I hate{H8130}{(H8804)} every false{H8267} way{H734}.
  • Deut 4:6-8 : 6 Keep{H8104}{(H8804)} therefore and do{H6213}{(H8804)} them; for this is your wisdom{H2451} and your understanding{H998} in the sight{H5869} of the nations{H5971}, which shall hear{H8085}{(H8799)} all these statutes{H2706}, and say{H559}{(H8804)}, Surely this great{H1419} nation{H1471} is a wise{H2450} and understanding{H995}{(H8737)} people{H5971}. 7 For what nation{H1471} is there so great{H1419}, who hath God{H430} so nigh{H7138} unto them, as the LORD{H3068} our God{H430} is in all things that we call{H7121}{(H8800)} upon him for? 8 And what nation{H1471} is there so great{H1419}, that hath statutes{H2706} and judgments{H4941} so righteous{H6662} as all this law{H8451}, which I set{H5414}{(H8802)} before{H6440} you this day{H3117}?
  • Neh 9:13 : 13 Thou camest down{H3381}{(H8804)} also upon mount{H2022} Sinai{H5514}, and spakest{H1696}{(H8763)} with them from heaven{H8064}, and gavest{H5414}{(H8799)} them right{H3477} judgments{H4941}, and true{H571} laws{H8451}, good{H2896} statutes{H2706} and commandments{H4687}:
  • Rom 7:18 : 18 For{G1063} I know{G1492}{(G5758)} that{G3754} in{G1722} me{G1698}(that is{G5123}{(G5748)}, in{G1722} my{G3450} flesh{G4561},) dwelleth{G3611}{(G5719)} no{G3756} good thing{G18}: for{G1063} to will{G2309}{(G5721)} is present{G3873}{(G5736)} with me{G3427}; but{G1161} how to perform{G2716}{(G5738)} that which is good{G2570} I find{G2147}{(G5719)} not{G3756}.
  • Rom 7:22 : 22 For{G1063} I delight{G4913}{(G5736)} in the law{G3551} of God{G2316} after{G2596} the inward{G2080} man{G444}:
  • Rom 12:2 : 2 And{G2532} be{G4964} not{G3361} conformed{G4964}{(G5728)} to this{G5129} world{G165}: but{G235} be ye transformed{G3339}{(G5744)} by the renewing{G342} of your{G5216} mind{G3563}, that{G1519} ye{G5209} may prove{G1381}{(G5721)} what{G5101} is that 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{G2316}? God forbid{G3361}{G1096}{(G5636)}: for{G1063} if{G1487} there had been{G1325} a law{G3551} given{G1325}{(G5681)} which{G3588} could{G1410}{(G5740)} have given life{G2227}{(G5658)}, verily{G3689} righteousness{G1343} should{G302} have been{G2258}{(G5713)} by{G1537} the law{G3551}.
  • 2 Tim 2:5 : 5 And{G1161} if{G1437} a man{G5100} also{G2532} strive{G118}{(G5725)} for masteries, yet is he{G4737} not{G3756} crowned{G4737}{(G5743)}, except{G3362} he strive{G118}{(G5661)} lawfully{G3545}.