1 Timothy 2:5
For there is one God, and there is also one mediator of God and men, the man, Christ Jesus,
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who wishes all men to be saved, and to come to the perfect knowledge of the truth.
6the one having given himself a ransom for all, a testimony in due time;
Cross References
Mark 12:29And Jesus responded to him, The first commandment of all; Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God, is one Lord:
Luke 14:22And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou didst command, and yet there is room.
John 17:3But this is eternal life, that they know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou didst send.
Romans 10:12For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: for the same is Lord of all, rich unto all that 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 →