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1 Timothy 1:8
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1 Timothy 1:8
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8 Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately;
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1 Timothy 1:8
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1 Timothy 1:8
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8 We know that the law is good(A) if one uses it properly.
Romans 7:12-13
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Romans 7:12-13
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12 So the law is holy, and the commandment is holy and just and good.(A)
13 Did what is good, then, bring death to me? By no means! It was sin that was working death in me through what is good, in order that it might be shown to be sin, so that through the commandment sin might become sinful beyond measure.
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Romans 7:12-13
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Romans 7:12-13
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12 So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.(A)
13 Did that which is good, then, become death to me? By no means! Nevertheless, in order that sin might be recognized as sin, it used what is good(B) to bring about my death,(C) so that through the commandment sin might become utterly sinful.
Romans 7:16
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Romans 7:16
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16 Now if I do what I do not want, I agree that the law is good.
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Romans 7:16
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Romans 7:16
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16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.(A)
Psalm 19:7-10
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Psalm 19:7-10
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7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the decrees of the Lord are sure,
making wise the simple;(A)
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is clear,
enlightening the eyes;(B)
9 the fear of the Lord is pure,
enduring forever;
the ordinances of the Lord are true
and righteous altogether.(C)
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.(D)
Psalm 19:7-10
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Psalm 19:7-10
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7 The law of the Lord(A) is perfect,(B)
refreshing the soul.(C)
The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,(D)
making wise the simple.(E)
8 The precepts of the Lord are right,(F)
giving joy(G) to the heart.
The commands of the Lord are radiant,
giving light to the eyes.(H)
9 The fear of the Lord(I) is pure,
enduring forever.
The decrees of the Lord are firm,
and all of them are righteous.(J)
2 Timothy 2:5
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2 Timothy 2:5
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5 And in the case of an athlete, no one is crowned without competing according to the rules.(A)
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2 Timothy 2:5
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2 Timothy 2:5
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5 Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown(A) except by competing according to the rules.
Galatians 3:21
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Galatians 3:21
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21 Is the law then opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could make alive, then righteousness would indeed come through the law.
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21 Is the law, therefore, opposed to the promises of God? Absolutely not!(A) For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come by the law.(B)
Romans 12:2
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Romans 12:2
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2 Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of the mind, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect.[a](A)
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- 12.2 Or what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God
Romans 7:18
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Romans 7:18
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18 For I know that the good does not dwell within me, that is, in my flesh. For the desire to do the good lies close at hand, but not the ability.(A)
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18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a](A) For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out.
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- Romans 7:18 Or my flesh
Psalm 119:127-128
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Psalm 119:127-128
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127 Truly I love your commandments
more than gold, more than fine gold.(A)
128 Truly I direct my steps by all your precepts;[a]
I hate every false way.(B)
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- 119.128 Gk Jerome: Meaning of Heb uncertain
Psalm 119:96-105
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Psalm 119:96-105
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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.(A)
98 Your commandment makes me wiser than my enemies,
for it is always with me.
99 I have more understanding than all my teachers,
for your decrees are my meditation.
100 I understand more than the aged,
for I keep your precepts.(B)
101 I hold back my feet from every evil way,
in order to keep your word.(C)
102 I do not turn away from your ordinances,
for you have taught me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey to my mouth!(D)
104 Through your precepts I get understanding;
therefore I hate every false way.(E)
105 Your word is a lamp to my feet
and a light to my path.(F)
Psalm 119:96-105
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Psalm 119:96-105
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96 To all perfection I see a limit,
but your commands are boundless.(A)
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97 Oh, how I love your law!(B)
I meditate(C) on it all day long.
98 Your commands are always with me
and make me wiser(D) than my enemies.
99 I have more insight than all my teachers,
for I meditate on your statutes.(E)
100 I have more understanding than the elders,
for I obey your precepts.(F)
101 I have kept my feet(G) from every evil path
so that I might obey your word.(H)
102 I have not departed from your laws,(I)
for you yourself have taught(J) me.
103 How sweet are your words to my taste,
sweeter than honey(K) to my mouth!(L)
104 I gain understanding(M) from your precepts;
therefore I hate every wrong path.(N)
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Romans 7:22
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Romans 7:22
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22 For I delight in the law of God in my inmost self,(A)
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Romans 7:22
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Nehemiah 9:13
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Nehemiah 9:13
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13 You came down also upon Mount Sinai and spoke with them from heaven and gave them right ordinances and true laws, good statutes and commandments,(A)
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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6 You must observe them and perform them, for this will show your wisdom and discernment to the peoples, who, when they hear all these statutes, will say, ‘Surely this great nation is a wise and discerning people!’(A) 7 For what other great nation has a god so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him?(B) 8 And what other great nation has statutes and ordinances as just as this entire law that I am setting before you today?
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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Deuteronomy 4:6-8
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6 Observe(A) them carefully, for this will show your wisdom(B) and understanding to the nations, who will hear about all these decrees and say, “Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”(C) 7 What other nation is so great(D) as to have their gods near(E) them the way the Lord our God is near us whenever we pray to him? 8 And what other nation is so great as to have such righteous decrees and laws(F) as this body of laws I am setting before you today?
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