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A Gospel for Everyone
Commentators agree that this verse is a powerful argument for a universal gospel. The fact that there is only "one God" over all people and "one Mediator" for all people is the reason Paul urges prayer for everyone. This truth breaks down barriers of nation, rank, or background, showing that God's desire for salvation extends to the entire human race.
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1 Timothy
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Albert Barnes
On 1 Timothy 2:5
18th Century
Theologian
For there is one God. This is a reason for offering prayer for all men, and for the declaration (1 Timothy 2:4) that God desir…
AT Robertson
On 1 Timothy 2:5
One God (εις θεος). Regular Pauline argument for a universal gospel (Galatians 3:20; Romans 3:30; [Referen…
Charles Ellicott
On 1 Timothy 2:5
19th Century
Bishop
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.—“For.” This gives the reason w…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 1 Timothy 2:5
This is one of the most significant verses of the NT. It declares first of all that “there is one God.” This is a primary affirmation in the OT, in…
John Calvin
On 1 Timothy 2:5
16th Century
Theologian
For there is one God. This argument might, at first sight, appear not to be very strong—that God wishes all people to be saved because He …
John Gill
On 1 Timothy 2:5
17th Century
Pastor
For there is one God
This does not so much regard the unity of God, with respect to himself, or his divine essence, …
Matthew Henry
On 1 Timothy 2:1–7
17th Century
Minister
The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians is summed up in tw…