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For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

For {G1063} there is one {G1520} God {G2316}, and {G2532} one {G1520} mediator {G3316} between God {G2316} and {G2532} men {G444}, the man {G444} Christ {G5547} Jesus {G2424};

For God is one; and there is but one Mediator between God and humanity, Yeshua the Messiah, himself human,

For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,

Commentary

1 Timothy 2:5 (KJV)

For [there is] one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

Commentary

This verse is part of Paul's instructions to Timothy regarding proper conduct and doctrine within the church. Following exhortations for prayer for all people, Paul grounds the possibility and necessity of such prayer in fundamental theological truths. He emphasizes the unity of God and the unique role of Jesus Christ.

The core message here is the absolute singularity of God ("one God") and the equally absolute singularity of the path to Him ("one mediator"). In a world with many gods and many proposed ways to appease deities, Paul presents a foundational ten truth for the Christian faith: there is only one true God, and there is only one go-between, or mediator, who can bridge the gap between this holy God and sinful humanity.

The mediator is explicitly identified as "the man Christ Jesus." This highlights both His divine nature (being God's chosen mediator) and His essential humanity. It was His incarnation – becoming fully human – that enabled Him to represent humanity before God and to offer Himself as a perfect sacrifice for sins. The Greek word for "mediator" is mesitēs, which means one who intervenes between two parties, especially to make peace or agreement. Jesus' role is unique and exclusive.

This verse underscores the exclusivity of salvation and access to God through Jesus Christ. It is a cornerstone of Christian doctrine.

See also: Hebrews 9:15, John 14:6.

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Cross-References

  • Galatians 3:20 (32 votes)

    Now a mediator is not [a mediator] of one, but God is one.

  • 1 Corinthians 8:6 (31 votes)

    But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him.

  • Hebrews 9:15 (30 votes)

    ¶ And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions [that were] under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

  • Hebrews 7:25 (24 votes)

    Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

  • Deuteronomy 6:4 (23 votes)

    ¶ Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God [is] one LORD:

  • Hebrews 12:24 (19 votes)

    And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than [that of] Abel.

  • John 1:14 (18 votes)

    And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.