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1 Timothy 1:8

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8–11It’s true that moral guidance and counsel need to be given, but the way you say it and to whom you say it are as important as what you say.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But we know that the law is good, provided one uses it legitimately.

NLTNew Living Translation

We know that the law is good when used correctly.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But we know that the law is good, if anyone makes use of it lawfully,

KJV 1900King James Version

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