1 Timothy 2:4

4 1who desires all men to be 2saved and to 3come to the knowledge of the truth.

1 Timothy 2:4 In-Context

2 for kings and all who are in authority, so that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
3 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior,
4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
5 For there is one God, and one mediator also between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,
6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all, the testimony given at the proper time.

Cross References 3

  • 1. Ezekiel 18:23, 32; John 3:17; 1 Timothy 4:10; Titus 2:11; 2 Peter 3:9
  • 2. Romans 11:14
  • 3. 2 Timothy 2:25; 2 Timothy 3:7; Titus 1:1; Hebrews 10:26

Footnotes 1

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