1 Timothy 2:5-6
What is written? (ESV)
For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
What does it say?
For there is one God and the man, Jesus Christ, is the only one to advocate to Him on behalf of man. Jesus gave himself as a ransom for all mankind and was the very testimony at just the right time.
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 2:5-6 is applied across Bible answers
Do we pray to Jesus or God?
Jesus has a specific role to play in our prayer to the Father; only He can mediate17 on our behalf.
Was God fully human?
Jesus Christ was a man.
