1 Timothy 2:5

There is but one God, and one mediator between God and humanity – the human, Christ Jesus,

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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

4whose will is that everyone should be saved, and attain to a full knowledge of the truth.

6who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all. This must be our testimony, as opportunities present themselves;

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Cross References

Mark 12:29“The most important,” answered Jesus, “is – ‘Hear, Israel; the Lord our God is the one Lord;

Luke 14:22Presently the servant said ‘Sir, your order has been carried out, and still there is room.’

John 17:3And the eternal life is this – to know you the one true God, and Jesus Christ whom you have sent as your messenger.

Romans 10:12For no distinction is made between the Jew and the Greek, for all have the same Lord, and he is bountiful to all who invoke 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 →

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