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1 Timothy 2:5

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For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
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  1. 1 Corinthians 8:6Rank 1 from verse 5
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    6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

  2. Galatians 3:20Rank 2 from verse 5
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    20Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.

  3. Hebrews 9:15Rank 3 from verse 5
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    15And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

  4. Hebrews 7:25Rank 4 from verse 5
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    25Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

  5. Deuteronomy 6:4Rank 5 from verse 5
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    4Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God is one Lord:

  6. Hebrews 12:24Rank 6 from verse 5
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    24And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel.

  7. John 1:14Rank 7 from verse 5
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    14And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

  8. Isaiah 44:6Rank 8 from verse 5
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    6Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.

  9. Philippians 2:6–8Rank 9 from verse 5
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    6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

    7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

    8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

  10. Romans 3:29–30Rank 10 from verse 5
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    29Is he the God of the Jews only? is he not also of the Gentiles? Yes, of the Gentiles also:

    30Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.

  11. John 17:3Rank 11 from verse 5
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    3And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.

  12. Romans 10:12Rank 12 from verse 5
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    12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

  13. Hebrews 8:6Rank 13 from verse 5
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    6But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises.

  14. Ephesians 4:6Rank 14 from verse 5
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    6One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.

  15. Mark 12:29–33Rank 15 from verse 5
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    29And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord:

    30And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.

    31And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

    32And the scribe said unto him, Well, Master, thou hast said the truth: for there is one God; and there is none other but he:

    33And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.

  16. Hebrews 2:6–13Rank 16 from verse 5
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    6But one in a certain place testified, saying, What is man, that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him?

    7Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:

    8Thou hast put all things in subjection under his feet. For in that he put all in subjection under him, he left nothing that is not put under him. But now we see not yet all things put under him.

    9But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

    10For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

    11For both he that sanctifieth and they who are sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brethren,

    12Saying, I will declare thy name unto my brethren, in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto thee.

    13And again, I will put my trust in him. And again, Behold I and the children which God hath given me.

  17. Luke 2:10–11Rank 17 from verse 5
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    10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

    11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

  18. 1 Corinthians 15:45–47Rank 18 from verse 5
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    45And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

    46Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

    47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

  19. 1 Corinthians 8:4Rank 19 from verse 5
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    4As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one.

  20. Job 9:33Rank 20 from verse 5
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    33Neither is there any daysman betwixt us, that might lay his hand upon us both.

  21. Revelation 1:13Rank 21 from verse 5
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    13And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.

  22. Matthew 1:23Rank 22 from verse 5
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    23Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

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1 Timothy 2:5

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

mediator

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One who stands between parties; one through whom an agreement, covenant, or testament is conveyed or administered.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Bullokar 1616 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

man

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1. A human being or person. 2. Mankind collectively. 3. A male person.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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2:1I EXHORT therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;

2:2For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.

2:3For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour;

2:4Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

2:5For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;

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2:6Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

2:7Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles in faith and verity.

2:8I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

2:9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

2:10But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works.

2:11Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.

2:12But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence.

2:13For Adam was first formed, then Eve.

2:14And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.

2:15Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.

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