1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one Mediator between God and men—a man! —Jesus Christ,
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In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who desires all men to be saved and to come into a real knowledge of Truth.
6who gave Himself as a ransom on behalf of all people (to be testified in its own seasons),
Cross References
Mark 12:29Jesus answered him: “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord your (pl) God, the Lord is one;
Luke 14:22And the slave said, ‘Master, what you ordered has been done, and there is still room.’
John 17:3Now eternal life is this: that they may know You, the only true God, and the One whom You sent—Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:12because there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord of all is rich to all who 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 →