Romans 7:12
Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
Cross-reference
In Romans 7:14, Paul adds that the law is spiritual, contrasting with his unspiritual nature, reinforcing the law's holy character.
In Romans 7:7, Paul denies the law is sin, setting up the affirmation of its holiness in verse 12.
In Romans 7:16, Paul himself agrees that the law is good, reaffirming the same truth from Romans 7:12 within his argument.
In Romans 3:31, Paul insists faith upholds the law, not nullifies it, aligning with his declaration that the law is holy and good.
In Nehemiah 9:13, God's laws are explicitly called just, true, and good—directly parallel to Paul's 'holy, righteous, good.'
1 Timothy 1:8 states the law is good if used lawfully, reinforcing Paul's positive view of the law here.
Psalm 119:172 says all God's commandments are right, directly matching Paul's claim that the commandment is righteous.
Psalm 119:137 declares God's rules are righteous, directly paralleling Paul's statement that the law is holy and righteous.
In Psalm 19:7-12, the law is described as perfect, sure, right, pure—reinforcing Paul's affirmation of its holy nature.
In Isaiah 42:21, God makes His law great and glorious, directly supporting Paul's view of the law's holiness and righteousness.
Psalm 19:8 says the Lord's precepts are right and the commandment pure — identical themes to Romans 7:12.
In Deuteronomy 4:8, Moses praises God's laws as righteous, mirroring Paul's affirmation of the law's righteousness.
James 1:25 calls the law 'perfect' and 'the law that gives freedom' — affirming Paul's point that the law itself is holy and good.
In 2 Corinthians 3:7, the law's ministry came with glory, showing its holiness despite its temporary, death-bringing role.
James 4:11 warns against speaking evil of the law — it reinforces Paul's declaration that the law is holy, not to be slandered.
2 Peter 2:21 refers to 'the holy commandment' — the same term Paul uses, showing the consistent NT view of the law's holiness.
1 John 5:3 says God's commandments are not burdensome — aligning with Paul's affirmation that the law is good and righteous.