1 Timothy 2:7
in regard to which I was set a preacher and apostle — truth I say in Christ, I do not lie — a teacher of nations, in faith and truth.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
6who did give himself a ransom for all — the testimony in its own times —
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 1:1Words of a preacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:
Ecclesiastes 7:27See, this I have found, said the Preacher, one to one, to find out the reason
John 7:35The Jews, therefore, said among themselves, 'Whither is this one about to go that we shall not find him? — to the dispersion of the Greeks is he about to go? and to teach the Greeks;
Acts 14:27and having come and gathered together the assembly, they declared as many things as God did with them, and that He did open to the nations a door of faith;
Acts 26:17delivering thee from the people, and the nations, to whom now I send thee,
Romans 1:9for God is my witness, whom I serve in my spirit in the good news of His Son, how unceasingly I make mention of you,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 2:2-9
Universal Prayer Recommended. ( a. d. 64.) 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. 3 For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ… Read the whole commentary →