1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
6who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times;
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: Jehovah our God is one Jehovah:
Isaiah 44:6Thus saith Jehovah, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts: I am the first, and I am the last; and besides 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, the Lord is one:
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 should know thee the only true God, and him whom thou didst send, even Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek: for the same Lord is Lord of all, and 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 →