1 Timothy 1:9

“Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,”

"Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers," - 1 Timothy 1:9
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What does 1 Timothy 1:9 mean?

The verse 1 Timothy 1:9 from the King James Version of the Bible states: "Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers…

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The Purpose of the Law: A Reflection on Righteousness and Grace

The apostle Paul, in his first letter to Timothy, sheds light on the intricate relationship between the law and those who believe themselves to be righteous. 1 Timothy 1:9 states, "Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient…

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A Prayer for Understanding and Righteousness in Law

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer, I am awed by the depth of Your wisdom and righteousness. I take a moment to reflect on Your Word, particularly 1 Timothy 1:9, which reminds me that "the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for…

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1 Timothy 1:9 - "Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers,"
1 Timothy 1:9-10 - "Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine."
"Knowing this, that the law is not made for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and for sinners, for unholy and profane, for murderers of fathers and murderers of mothers, for manslayers, For whoremongers, for them that defile themselves with mankind, for menstealers, for liars, for perjured persons, and if there be any other thing that is contrary to sound doctrine." - 1 Timothy 1:9-10
1 Timothy 3:9 - "Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience."
1 Timothy 4:9 - "This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation."
1 Timothy 6:9 - "But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition."
"This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptation." - 1 Timothy 4:9
1 Timothy 5:9 - "Let not a widow be taken into the number under threescore years old, having been the wife of one man,"
"Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience." - 1 Timothy 3:9
1 Timothy 2:9 - "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;"
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1 Timothy 2:1-7
1 Timothy 1:2 - "Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord."
1 Timothy 4:15
1 Timothy 1:18 - "This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare;"
1 Timothy 1:8 - "But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;"
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1 Timothy 2:9-10 - "In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works."
2 Timothy 1:9 - "Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,"
1 Timothy 5:1 - "Rebuke not an elder, but intreat him as a father; and the younger men as brethren;"
1 Timothy 1:11 - "According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust."
2 Timothy 2:15
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1 Timothy 1:1 - "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Saviour, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope;"
2 Timothy 1:7
2 Timothy 1:7
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