1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
World English Bible Classic
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
6who gave himself as a ransom for all, the testimony at the proper time,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, Israel: The LORD is our God. The LORD is one.
Isaiah 44:6This is what the LORD, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, the LORD of Armies, says: “I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.
Mark 12:29Jesus answered, “The greatest is: ‘Hear, Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
Luke 14:22“The servant said, ‘Lord, it is done as you commanded, and there is still room.’
John 17:3This is eternal life, that they should know you, the only true God, and him whom you sent, Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, and is rich to all who call 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 →