1 Timothy 1:8 - Exposition

The Law is good (see the similar statement in Romans 7:12 ). The Jews thought that St. Paul spoke against the Law (comp. Acts 6:13 , Acts 6:14 ), because he vindicated its true use ( Romans 10:4 ; Galatians 3:24 ; Galatians 4:4 , Galatians 4:5 , etc.). But he everywhere speaks of the Law as good and holy. If a man — i.e., a teacher of the Law—use it lawfully ; knowing its proper use, as it follows in the next verse.