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1 Timothy 2:6

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

1 Timothy 2:6

Verse 6 of 15

Scripture focus

Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

1 Timothy 2:6 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:6

Theological / Devotional

Gave himself. Christ’s mission to this earth was voluntary (see on John 10:17, 18).

Ransom. Gr. antilutron, an emphatic form of lutron, the usual word for “ransom” (see on Matt. 20:28; cf. on Rom. 3:24-25). Paul here stresses man’s total inability to contribute anything toward his personal salvation.

All. Christ’s atonement is adequate for the worst of sinners and is available to all men everywhere (see 1 Tim. 2:4, 5; see on John 1:12).

Testified. The mission of Christ to earth confirmed God’s plan to save “all men” (v. 4).

In due time. See on Rom. 5:6; Gal. 4:4; cf. Titus 1:3.

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