1 Timothy 2:4

4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4 in Other Translations

KJV
4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
ESV
4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
NLT
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth.
MSG
4 He wants not only us but everyone saved, you know, everyone to get to know the truth we've learned:
CSB
4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4 In-Context

2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.
3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior,
4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

Cross References 4

  • 1. Ezekiel 18:23,32; Ezekiel 33:11
  • 2. 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:9
  • 3. S John 3:17; S Romans 11:14
  • 4. 2 Timothy 2:25; Titus 1:1; Hebrews 10:26
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