[a]From the which things some have erred, and have turned unto vain jangling.

[b]They would be doctors of the Law, and yet understand not what they speak, neither whereof they affirm.

[c]And we know, that the Law is good, if a man use it lawfully.

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Timothy 1:6 That which he spake before generally of vain and curious controversies, he applieth to them, which pretending a zeal of the Law, dwelled upon outward things, and never made an end of babbling of foolish trifles.
  2. 1 Timothy 1:7 There are none more unlearned, and more impudent in usurping the name of holiness, than foolish sophistical babblers.
  3. 1 Timothy 1:8 The taking away of an objection. He condemneth not the Law, but requireth the right use and practice of it.

Some have departed from these and have turned to meaningless talk. They want to be teachers(A) of the law, but they do not know what they are talking about or what they so confidently affirm.(B)

We know that the law is good(C) if one uses it properly.

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