1 Timothy 2:7
of which I am constituted a herald and legate. I speak the truth, and do not lie, for I am the teacher of the Gentiles in the belief of the truth.
James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta
In The King James Version
In Context
6who gave himself a ransom for every man; a testimony that arrived in due time,
Cross References
John 7:35The Jews said among themselves: Whither is he about to go, that we cannot find him? Will he go to some region of the Gentiles, and teach the profane?
Acts 14:27And when they had collected together the whole church, they narrated all that God had wrought with them, and that he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Acts 26:17And I will deliver thee from the people of the Jews, and from other nations; to whom I send thee,
Romans 1:9And God, whom in spirit I serve in the gospel of his Son, is my witness, that I unceasingly make mention of you, at all times, in my prayers.
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 →