1 Timothy 2:5 bbe — For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

Bible in Basic English

"For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,"

— 1 Timothy 2:5, Bible in Basic English

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

1 Timothy 2 — Context

2

For kings and all those in authority; so that we may have a calm and quiet life in all fear of God and serious behaviour.

3

This is good and pleasing in the eyes of God our Saviour;

4

Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.

5

For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,

6

Who gave himself as an offering for all; witness of which was to be given at the right time;

7

And of this I became a preacher and an Apostle (what I say is true, not false,) and a teacher of the Gentiles in the true faith.

8

It is my desire, then, that in every place men may give themselves to prayer, lifting up holy hands, without wrath or argument.

1 Timothy 2:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Timothy 2:5 say?
1 Timothy 2:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,”
Where is 1 Timothy 2:5 in the Bible?
1 Timothy 2:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 5.
Who wrote 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle. It was written c. AD 62–66.
What is the book of 1 Timothy about?
The first of the "Pastoral Epistles" — Paul's how-to for the young pastor Timothy at Ephesus. He addresses false teachers, qualifications for elders and deacons, the role of men and women in worship, the use of money, and the steady call of gospel ministry.
What are the major themes of 1 Timothy?
1 Timothy explores themes including Sound Doctrine, Pastoral Care, Church Order, Godliness, Contentment. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Timothy 2:5.
What translation should I read 1 Timothy 2:5 in?
1 Timothy 2:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Timothy 2:5?
1 Timothy 2:5 reads (BBE): “For there is one God and one peacemaker between God and men, the man Christ Jesus,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2