1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is one mediator for God and man, the man 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
4He desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
6He gave himself as a ransom for all, as the testimony at the right time.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Listen, Israel: Yahweh our God is one.
Isaiah 44:6This is what Yahweh says—the King of Israel and his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts: 1 “I am the first, and I am the last; and there is no God but me. 1
Mark 12:29Jesus answered, “The most important is, 'Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Luke 14:22The servant said, 'Master, what you commanded has been done, and yet there is still room.'
John 17:3This is eternal life: That they 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 is Lord of all, and he 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 →