1 Timothy 2:6
who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all. This must be our testimony, as opportunities present themselves;
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
In Context
5There is but one God, and one mediator between God and humanity – the human, Christ Jesus,
Cross References
Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
John 6:51I am the living bread that has come down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, they will live for ever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.”
Romans 5:6seeing that, while we were still powerless, Christ, in God’s good time, died on behalf of the godless.
1 Corinthians 1:6and so became yourselves a confirmation of my testimony to the Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21For our sake God made Christ, who was innocent of sin, one with our sinfulness, so that in him we might be made one with the righteousness of God.
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 →