1 Timothy 2:3-4
What is written? (ESV)
This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
What does it say?
This is good and pleasing to God our Savior, who wishes that all people be saved and come to a knowledge of the truth.
What is its immediate context?
Paul’s letter to a young preacher, Timothy. This chapter begins with specific instructions on various matters beginning with praying for all.
How 1 Timothy 2:3-4 is applied across Bible answers
Does man have free will?
If God's sovereignty is absolute, then God would not need to "desire" that everybody be saved.
What ‘all truth’ did the apostles receive (John 16:13)?
Paul defines "the truth" here as the knowledge necessary for salvation (e.g., the gospel news of the new covenant).
Extra Context for this Application:
Paul goes on to describe the gospel message for which he was "appointed a preacher" (vs 7).
