1 Timothy 2:5
for [there is] one God, also one mediator of God and of men—the man Christ Jesus,
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who wills all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth;
6who gave Himself [as] a ransom for all—the testimony in its own times—
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: Our God YHWH—YHWH [is] one!
Isaiah 44:6Thus said YHWH, King of Israel, || And his Redeemer, YHWH 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 commands—Hear, O Israel: The LORD is our God, the LORD is one;
Luke 14:22And the servant said, Lord, it has been done as you commanded, and still there is room.
John 17:3and this is the continuous life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Him whom You sent—Jesus Christ;
Romans 10:12for there is no difference between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord of all [is] rich to all those calling on 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 →