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Οἴδαμεν δὲ ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος, ἐάν τις αὐτῷ νομίμως χρῆται, (1 Timothy 1:8)

But we know that the Law is good, if someone uses it lawfully.

Knowing the Goodness of the Law

In 1 Timothy 1:8, Paul affirms a vital but often neglected truth: ὅτι καλὸς ὁ νόμος — “that the Law is good.” The verb οἴδαμεν (“we know”) is perfect active, indicating not speculative theory but settled conviction. This “we” likely refers to Paul and his apostolic circle, or perhaps all who rightly understand the function of the Mosaic Law within the redemptive narrative. The adjective καλὸς does not merely mean “morally upright,” but also “beautiful,” “beneficial,” and “noble.”… Learn Koine Greek