New King James Version
1 Timothy 2:5
5For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus,
1 Timothy 2:5 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
- New International Version (NIV)For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
- English Standard Version (ESV)For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
- New Living Translation (NLT)For, There is one God and one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus.
Context of 1 Timothy 2:5
3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior, 4who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God and one Mediator between God and men, the Man Christ Jesus, 6who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time, 7for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle—I am speaking the truth in Christ and not lying—a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and truth.
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Εἷς γὰρ θεός, εἷς καὶ μεσίτης θεοῦ καὶ ἀνθρώπων, ἄνθρωπος Χριστὸς ἸησοῦςRead the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Timothy 2:5
- Deuteronomy 6:4“Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one!
- Isaiah 44:6“Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel, And his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: ‘I am the First and I am the Last; Besides Me there is no God.
- Mark 12:29Jesus answered him, “The first of all the commandments is: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one.
- John 17:3And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.
- Romans 3:29Or is He the God of the Jews only? Is He not also the God of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also,
- Romans 10:12For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, for the same Lord over all is rich to all who call upon Him.
- 1 Corinthians 8:6yet for us there is one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through whom we live.
- Galatians 3:20Now a mediator does not mediate for one only, but God is one.
- Ephesians 4:6one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.
- Job 9:33Nor is there any mediator between us, Who may lay his hand on us both.
- Hebrews 7:25Therefore He is also able to save to the uttermost those who come to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.
- Hebrews 8:6But now He has obtained a more excellent ministry, inasmuch as He is also Mediator of a better covenant, which was established on better promises.
- Hebrews 9:15And for this reason He is the Mediator of the new covenant, by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions under the first covenant, that those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance.
- Hebrews 12:24to Jesus the Mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling that speaks better things than that of Abel.
- Matthew 1:23“Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which is translated, “God with us.”
- Luke 2:10Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2:5
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5There is one God - Who is the maker, governor, and preserver of all men, of every condition, and of every nation, and equally wills the salvation of all. And one mediator - The word , mediator, signifies, literally, a middle person, one whose office it is to reconcile two parties at enmity; and hence Suidas explains it by , a peace-maker. God was offended with the crimes of men; to restore them to his peace, Jesus Christ was incarnated; and being God and…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5For there is one God - This is a reason for offering prayer for all people, and for the declaration 1 Timothy 2:4 that God desires that all people should be saved. The reason is founded in the fact that he is the common Father of all the race, and that he must have the same desire for the welfare of all his children, He has made them of one blood Acts 17:26, and he must have the same interest in the happiness of all; compare Ephesians 4:6 note; Romans…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5There is one God and one mission for all people (Romans 3:29–30; Galatians 3:26–29). The phrase one God is a key statement of Christian faith, similar to the basics of Jewish faith (Deuteronomy 6:4). there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus: Jesus is fully human and fully God. This means he is the only one who can make peace between God and humanity (see 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 4:5–6).Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 55. For there is one God--God's unity in essence and purpose is a proof of His comprehending all His human children alike (created in His image) in His offer of grace (compare the same argument from His unity, Ro 3:30; Ga 3:20); therefore all are to be prayed for. 1Ti 2:4 is proved from 1Ti 2:5; 1Ti 2:1, from 1Ti 2:4. The one God is common to all (Is 45:22; Ac 17:26). The one Mediator is mediator between God and all men potentially (Ro 3:29; Ep 4:5, 6; He…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Timothy 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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