KJV ORIGINAL
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
There's only one God, and there's only one person who can bridge the gap between God and us — and that's Jesus Christ, who was fully human just like us.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is literally the only connection we need between us and God.
📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?
Paul wrote this letter to his associate Timothy, who was leading the church in Ephesus, likely in the mid-60s CE. It was written to instruct Timothy on how to manage the church, correct false teachings, and establish proper order and conduct within the community.
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