1 Timothy 2:4 · KJV
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
— 1 Timothy 2:4
For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
For {there is} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
1 Timothy 2 — Context
For kings, and {for} all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. {authority: or, eminent place}
3For this {is} good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;
4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
5For {there is} one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. {to...: or, a testimony}
Cross References
Ezekiel 18:32
For I have no pleasure in the death of him that dieth, saith the Lord GOD: wherefore turn {yourselves}, and live ye. {yourselves: or, others}
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
Ezekiel 18:23
Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die? saith the Lord GOD: {and} not that he should return from his ways, and live?
Titus 2:11
For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, {hath...: or, to all men, hath appeared}
Ezekiel 33:11
Say unto them, {As} I live, saith the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked; but that the wicked turn from his way and live: turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel?
John 3:15-17
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
2 Timothy 2:25
In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
Romans 10:12-15
For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
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