1 Timothy 2:5
For God is one; and one is mediator between God and man, the Man Christ Jesus,
Montgomery New Testament
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 it is that all men should be saved, and come into full knowledge of the truth.
6who gave himself as a ransom in behalf of all, to be attested in due time.
Cross References
Mark 12:29Jesus replied. "The first is. "Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God is one Lord;
Luke 14:22"And the slave said, ‘My master, your orders have been carried out, but yet there is room.’
John 17:3"And this is eternal life, to know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou hast sent.
Romans 10:12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile, because the same Lord Jesus is all over, and is rich unto 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 →