Parallel Verses New International Version who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. King James Bible Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. Darby Bible Translation who desires that all men should be saved and come to [the] knowledge of [the] truth. World English Bible who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth. Young's Literal Translation who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth; 1 Timothy 2:4 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWho will have all men to be saved - Because he wills the salvation of all men; therefore, he wills that all men should be prayed for. In the face of such a declaration, how can any Christian soul suppose that God ever unconditionally and eternally reprobated any man? Those who can believe so, one would suppose, can have little acquaintance either with the nature of God, or the bowels of Christ. And to come unto the knowledge of the truth - The truth - the Gospel of Christ, should be proclaimed to them; and it is the duty of all who know it, to diffuse it far and wide, and when it is made known, then it is the duty of those who hear it to acknowledge and receive it. This is the proper import of the original word, that they may come, εις επιγνωσιν αληθειας, to the acknowledgment of the truth - that they may receive it as the truth, and make it the rule of their faith, the model and director of their life and actions. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge will. John 3:15-17 That whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life... Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, and. Mark 16:15 And he said to them, Go you into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. the knowledge. Luke 1:77 To give knowledge of salvation to his people by the remission of their sins, John 17:17 Sanctify them through your truth: your word is truth. 2 Timothy 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Library Where and How to Pray'I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands without wrath and doubting.'--1 TIM. ii. 8. The context shows that this is part of the Apostle's directory for public worship, and that, therefore, the terms of the first clause are to be taken somewhat restrictedly. They teach the duty of the male members of the Church to take public, audible part in its worship. Everywhere, therefore, must here properly be taken in the restricted signification of 'every place of Christian assembly.' … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Fifth Sunday after Epiphany And not Without Just Cause a Doubt is Raised... Later English Reformers Cross References Ezekiel 18:23 Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Sovereign LORD. Rather, am I not pleased when they turn from their ways and live? Ezekiel 18:32 For I take no pleasure in the death of anyone, declares the Sovereign LORD. Repent and live! Ezekiel 33:11 Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, people of Israel?' John 3:17 For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Romans 11:14 in the hope that I may somehow arouse my own people to envy and save some of them. 1 Timothy 4:10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. 2 Timothy 2:25 Opponents must be gently instructed, in the hope that God will grant them repentance leading them to a knowledge of the truth, Jump to Previous Desire Desires Full Mankind Salvation Saved True. Truth Wants WillingJump to Next Desire Desires Full Mankind Salvation Saved True. Truth Wants WillingLinks 1 Timothy 2:4 NIV1 Timothy 2:4 NLT 1 Timothy 2:4 ESV 1 Timothy 2:4 NASB 1 Timothy 2:4 KJV 1 Timothy 2:4 Bible Apps 1 Timothy 2:4 Biblia Paralela 1 Timothy 2:4 Chinese Bible 1 Timothy 2:4 French Bible 1 Timothy 2:4 German Bible 1 Timothy 2:4 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |