1 Timothy 2:5
For God is one; and the mediator between God and men is one, namely the man Jesus the Messiah;
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who would have all men live, and be converted to the knowledge of the truth.
6who gave himself a ransom for every man; a testimony that arrived in due time,
Cross References
Mark 12:29Jesus said to him: The first of all the commandments is: Hear, O Israel; the Lord our God is one Lord:
Luke 14:22And the servant said: My lord, it is done as thou commandedst; and still there is room.
John 17:3And this is life eternal, that they may know thee, that thou art the only true God, and whom thou hast sent, Jesus Messiah.
Romans 10:12And in this, it discriminateth neither Jews nor Gentiles. For there is one Lord over them all, who is rich, towards every one that calleth 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 →