1 Timothy 2:5
For there is but one God and but one Mediator between God and men--Christ Jesus, Himself man;
Weymouth NT (1912)
In The King James Version
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
In Context
4who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth.
6who gave Himself as the redemption price for all--a fact testified to at its own appointed time,
Cross References
Mark 12:29"The chief Commandment," replied Jesus, "is this: `Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is one Lord;
Luke 14:22"Soon the servant reported the result, saying, "`Sir, what you ordered is done, and there is room still.'
John 17:3And in this consists the Life of the Ages--in knowing Thee the only true God and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent.
Romans 10:12Jew and Gentile are on precisely the same footing; for the same Lord is Lord over all, and is infinitely kind to all who call upon Him for deliverance.
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 →