1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and one mediator of God and mankind—the man Christ Jesus.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4He wants everyone to be saved, and come to understand what truth really is.
6He gave himself so we could all be won back, demonstrating the evidence at the right time.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Listen, people of Israel, The Lord our God, the Lord is the only one.
Isaiah 44:6This is what the Lord says, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the Lord Almighty: I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God besides me.
Mark 12:29Jesus replied, “The first commandment is, ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God is one.
Luke 14:22Then the servant said, ‘Master, I did what you told me, but there are still empty places.’
John 17:3Eternal life is this: to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom you sent.
Romans 10:12There's no difference between Jew and Greek—for the same Lord is Lord of everyone, and he gives generously to everyone who asks 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 →