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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:5

For 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 3:30 note.And one Mediator between God and... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:6

Who gave himself a ransom for all - This also is stated as a reason why prayer should be offered for all, and a proof that God desires the salvation of all. The argument is, that as Christ died for all, it is proper to pray for all, and that the fact that he died for all is proof that God desired the salvation of all. Whatever proof of his desire for their salvation can be derived from this in relation to any of the race, is proof in relation to all. On the meaning of the phrase “he gave... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 2:2-4

1 Timothy 2:2-4 . For kings Especially; and for all that are in authority “That is, for the ministers and counsellors of kings, and for the inferior magistrates, by whatever name they may be called, seeing even the lowest country magistrates frequently do much good or much harm. In the early times the Jews prayed for the heathen princes, who held them in captivity, (Ezra 6:10; Bar 1:10-11 ,) being directed by God so to do, Jeremiah 29:7. But afterward becoming more bigoted, they would not... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - 1 Timothy 2:5-7

1 Timothy 2:5-7. For there is one God One Creator of all, the Father of the spirits of all flesh, who is no respecter of persons; and one Mediator between God and men Appointed by God to make atonement for the sins of men by his death, and who, in consequence of that atonement, is authorized to intercede with God in behalf of sinners, and empowered to convey all his blessings to them. The man Christ Jesus Therefore all men are to apply to this Mediator. By declaring that the one... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

2:1-4:16 CHURCH LEADERSHIP AND TEACHINGConduct in church meetings (2:1-15)Teachers of the kind Paul has described in Chapter 1 are usually narrow in their outlook and pray only for those of their own group. Christians should avoid such selfishness. They should pray for all without distinction, for God wants all to be saved (2:1-4). This salvation comes through the death of Jesus Christ. Paul rejoices that God has appointed him an apostle and teacher to make known this good news to the Gentiles... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 2:4

will = wills. App-102 . have . . . to be = that . . . should be. to . Omit. unto. App-104 . knowlocge. App-132 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 2:5

Mediator. Greek. mesistrs . See Galatians 1:3 , Galatians 1:19 . between = of. Christ Jesus. App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - 1 Timothy 2:6

ransom. Greek. antilutron . Only here. Compare Matthew 20:28 . Mark 10:45 ( lutron ). Titus 2:14 .Hebrews 9:12 . to be testified = the testimony. due time = its own seasons ( App-196 ). Compare Galatians 1:4 , Galatians 1:4 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:4

who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.Who would have all men to be saved ... It is the will of God that all men should inherit eternal life; but it is also the will of God that people should do so through acceptance of Jesus Christ, and persons refusing to do that must forfeit the inheritance. Another factor that enters into the consideration is the will of man, God having granted to all people the freedom of their will; and, where man's will is unresponsive... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:5

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,As David Lipscomb noted, the reference to Jesus Christ as a man is in the present tense, despite the fact of this having been written after the ascension of Christ, indicating that our Lord did not cease being a man when he rose from the dead and ascended to the right hand of God. In like manner, he did not cease being God when he descended for the purpose of the Incarnation.One God ... With great difficulty,... read more

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