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1 Timothy 1:8

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

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

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Look, we all know the law is actually good — but only when someone uses it the right way.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Rules are great when you don't twist them to hurt people.

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