1 Timothy 2:6
who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all men. This must be our testimony, as opportunities present themselves;
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
In Context
5There is but one God, and one mediator between God and men — the man, Christ Jesus,
Cross References
Matthew 20:28just as the Son of Man came, not to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
John 6:51I am the Living Bread that has come down from Heaven. If any one eats of this Bread, he will live for ever; and the Bread that I shall give is my flesh, which I will give for the Life of the world.”
Romans 5:6seeing that, while we were still powerless, Christ, in God’s good time, died on behalf of the godless.
1 Corinthians 1:6and so became yourselves a confirmation of my testimony to the Christ.
2 Corinthians 5:21Him who never knew sin God made to be Sin, on our behalf; so that we, through union with him, might become the Righteousness of God.
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 →