1 Timothy 1:6-8
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
6 having departed[a] from which things some turned-aside into worthless-talk[b]— 7 wanting to be Law-teachers, not understanding either the things which they are saying or about what things they are speaking-confidently.
The Law Is Useful When It Is Used Properly: To Correct The Ungodly
8 Now we know that the Law is good[c] if one is using it lawfully,
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- 1 Timothy 1:6 Or, deviated.
- 1 Timothy 1:6 Or, futile-talk, useless-talk, pointless-talk.
- 1 Timothy 1:8 That is, advantageous, useful.
1 Timothy 1:6-8
New King James Version
6 from which some, having strayed, have turned aside to (A)idle talk, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, understanding neither what they say nor the things which they affirm.
8 But we know that the law is (B)good if one uses it lawfully,
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1 Timothy 1:6-8
English Standard Version
6 Certain persons, by (A)swerving from these, have wandered away into (B)vain discussion, 7 desiring to be teachers of the law, (C)without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions.
8 Now we know that (D)the law is good, if one uses it lawfully,
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