1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
King James Version
In Context
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD:
Isaiah 44:6Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Mark 12:29And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:
Luke 14:22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room.
John 17:3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
Romans 10:12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →