1 Timothy 2:5
For there is, one, God, one, mediator also, between God and men,—a man—Christ Jesus:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4Who willeth, all men, to be saved, and, unto a personal knowledge of truth, to come;
6Who gave himself a ransom in behalf of all,—the testimony, in its own fit times:
Cross References
Deuteronomy 6:4Hear, O Israel: Yahweh, is our God,—Yahweh alone.
Isaiah 44:6Thus saith Yahweh—King of Israel, Even his Redeemer, Yahweh of hosts,—I, am, First, and, I, Last, And besides me, there is no God.
Mark 12:29Jesus answered—The chief is: Hear! O Israel,—The Lord our God, is, one Lord;
Luke 14:22And the servant said—Lord! what thou didst order, hath been done; and, yet, there is, room.
John 17:3And, this, is the age-abiding life, That they get to know thee, the only real God, and him whom thou didst send, Jesus Christ.
Romans 10:12For there is no distinction—of Jew or Greek,—for, the same [Lord], is Lord of all, being 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 →