1 Timothy 2:5 KJV

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 2:5-6

Many commentators believed Paul was citing another common creedal statement in these verses. Another possibility is that God inspired him to form this statement himself as he wrote this epistle. In either case we have here a succinct affirmation of the person and work of Christ. The whole statement supports what Paul just said in 1 Timothy 2:3-4.The God-man is the only mediator of the New Covenant between God and man, providing salvation man-ward and facilitating prayer God-ward. This is... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - 1 Timothy 2:5

2:5 mediator (i-7) Or 'there is one God and one mediator.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Concerning Prayer, Thanksgiving, and the Place of Women1-8. The second charge to Timothy—to teach those over whom he was set to use public prayer and intercession.1. Therefore] in the sense of ’well then.’First of all] His first exhortation as to Christian men is that they should pray. Supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings] The duty of the Christian Church in the matter of intercession is to offer prayers for others, and to give thanks for good things happening to others, and for... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - 1 Timothy 2:5

(5) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.—“For.” This gives the reason why it is good and well-pleasing in the sight of God that Christians should pray for all—for there is one Saviour, God the Father, who wills that all should be saved, and there is one Mediator, Christ Jesus, who has given Himself as ransom for all. Surely then, to us who call ourselves by the name of Christ, the fate of the heathen who as yet know not Christ cannot be a matter of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

1 Timothy 2:1 St. Paul says somewhere, 'I exhort that first of all prayers... be made for all men'. Few souls are capable of that wide and deep prayer which embraces the interests of all the earth and all the Church of God. We limit ourselves too much; we look at our own concerns too closely; souls remain as it were folded back upon themselves, saddened by the monotonous view of their own imperfections and discouraged by their weakness. We must know sometimes how to shut our eyes to ourselves,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

II. CONCERNING PRAYER CHAPTER 2 1. Prayer for all men and for those in authority (1 Timothy 2:1-7 ) 2. The place for the man and the woman (1 Timothy 2:8-15 ) 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Instructions are now given by the apostle. The first concerns prayer. “I exhort, therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men; for kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - 1 Timothy 2:5

2:5 {4} For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the {b} man Christ Jesus;{4} God should not otherwise be manifested to be the only God of all men, unless he should show his goodness in saving all types of men. Neither should Christ be seen to be the only mediator between God and all types of men, by having taken upon him that nature of man which is common to all men, unless he had satisfied for all types of men, and made intercession for all.(b) Christ Jesus who was made... read more

L.M. Grant

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

We have seen in chapter 1 that the grace of God must predominate as the one principle of true blessing, and the one corrective when falsehood threatens. Chapter 2 now calls for an attitude consistent with this grace, in the face of all the inconsistency that prevails around us. Here is true Christian character in connection with the house of God: prayer is of utmost importance. This word "exhort" is the same as "charge" or "command" previously seen, a responsibility placed solemnly upon... read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:1-15

CONCERNING PUBLIC PRAYER Chapter 2 is taken up with regulations concerning public prayer. First, he directs that intercessory prayer he made for all men (1 Timothy 2:1-7 ). What class of men is especially singled out (1 Timothy 2:2 )? What selfish motive on the part of the church should induce such intercessory prayer? And yet what higher motive is suggested (1 Timothy 2:4 )? What does this verse suggest as to the object of such intercession so far as those in authority are concerned? On... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:5-7

(5) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; (6) Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (7) Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity. Every portion in these verses is important, and merits our special attention. When Paul here speaks of One God, in allusion to the unity of his divine nature, and essence, he evidently is speaking... read more