1 Timothy 2:4

The Pulpit Commentary - 1 Timothy 2:4

Willeth that all men should be saved for will have all men to be saved , A.V.; come to for to come unto , A.V. All men , etc.; to show that it is in accordance with God's will to pray for "all men" ( 1 Timothy 2:1 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:4

Who will have all men to be saved - That is, it is in accordance with his nature, his feelings, his desires. The word “will” cannot be taken here in the absolute sense, denoting a decree like that by which he willed the creation of the world, for then it would certainly be done. But the word is often used to denote a desire, wish, or what is in accordance with the nature of anyone. Thus it may be said of God that he “wills” that his creatures may be happy - because it is in accordance with his... 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

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

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

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - 1 Timothy 2:4

1 Timothy 2:4. Who will have all men to be saved,— It is here asserted by an inspired apostle, that God desireth the salvation of all men; and, in order to their bring capable of higher degrees of glory and happiness, would have them embrace the gospel, wherever it is preached, and become members of his preparatory kingdom. This is a pleasing thought, and cannot but be highly grateful to all benevolent minds: and if it should be inquired, "Why then are not all men saved?—Is not God infinite in... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - 1 Timothy 2:4

4. "Imitate God." Since He wishes that all should be saved, do you also wish it; and if you wish it, pray for it. For prayer is the instrument of effecting such things [CHRYSOSTOM]. Paul does not say, "He wishes to save all"; for then he would have saved all in matter of fact; but "will have all men to be saved," implies the possibility of man's accepting it (through God's prevenient grace) or rejecting it (through man's own perversity). Our prayers ought to include all, as God's grace included... read more

Thomas Constable

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

III. INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING THE LIFE OF THE LOCAL CHURCH 2:1-4:5Paul moved on from instructions aimed primarily at Timothy’s person to those the young minister needed to heed in his pastoral work. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - 1 Timothy 2:1-7

A. The priority of prayer for peoples’ salvation 2:1-7The apostle’s first positive instruction to Timothy regarding his leadership of the Ephesian church was that believers should offer prayer for all people. He gave this directive to emphasize its importance, defend its value, and clarify its practice."The ministry of prayer is the most important service that the Church of Christ can engage in."It [prayer] is the most dynamic work which God has entrusted to His saints, but it is also the most... read more

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