Parallel Verses
An Understandable Version
who wants all people to be saved and come to a [full] knowledge of the truth.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Holman Bible
who wants everyone
International Standard Version
who wants all people to be saved and to come to know the truth fully.
A Conservative Version
who wants all men to be saved and to come to knowledge of truth.
American Standard Version
who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Amplified
who
Anderson New Testament
who is willing that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Bible in Basic English
Whose desire is that all men may have salvation and come to the knowledge of what is true.
Common New Testament
who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Daniel Mace New Testament
who wills that all men be saved, by embracing the truth.
Darby Translation
who desires that all men should be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Godbey New Testament
who wishes all men to be saved, and to come to the perfect knowledge of the truth.
Goodspeed New Testament
who wants all men to be saved and to come to know the truth.
John Wesley New Testament
Who willeth all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Julia Smith Translation
Who wills all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
King James 2000
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Lexham Expanded Bible
who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
Modern King James verseion
who will have all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
which will have all men saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Moffatt New Testament
to the God who desires all men to be saved and to attain the knowledge of the Truth.
Montgomery New Testament
whose will it is that all men should be saved, and come into full knowledge of the truth.
NET Bible
since he wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.
New Heart English Bible
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
Noyes New Testament
whose will is that all men should be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
Sawyer New Testament
who wishes all men to be saved and to come to a knowledge of truth.
The Emphasized Bible
Who willeth, all men, to be saved, and, unto a personal knowledge of truth, to come;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
who wills all men to be saved, and come to the acknowledgment of truth.
Twentieth Century New Testament
whose will is that every one should be saved, and attain to a full knowledge of the Truth.
Webster
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Weymouth New Testament
who is willing for all mankind to be saved and come to a full knowledge of the truth.
Williams New Testament
who is ever willing for all mankind to be saved and to come to an increasing knowledge of the truth.
World English Bible
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
Worrell New Testament
Who wisheth all men to be saved, and to come into a full knowledge of truth.
Worsley New Testament
who is willing that all men should be saved, and therefore come to the knowledge of the truth.
Youngs Literal Translation
who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth;
Themes
The atonement » Exhibits the » Grace and mercy of God
divine Call » For worship of God » Universal
Desires » What the lord desires
God's Call » Examples of Leadership » Universality of
Love » Love, brotherly special teachings concerning » Universal
Opportunity » Universal » Salvation possible to all men
Salvation » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Salvation » God is willing to give
Sinners » Conditions of » Possible to all men
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 1 Timothy 2:4
Prayers for 1 Timothy 2:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Instructions To Pray For All People
3 This is good and acceptable [behavior] in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and come to a [full] knowledge of the truth. 5 For there is one God and one Mediator between God and mankind --- the man Christ Jesus,
Cross References
2 Timothy 2:25
[He must] gently correct those people who oppose [him], in hope that God will give them [opportunity for] repentance, leading to a [full] knowledge of the truth,
Titus 2:11
For God's unearned favor has appeared, bringing salvation to all people [i.e., in the coming of Christ].
2 Peter 3:9
The Lord is not slow about keeping His promise, like some people are, but is [simply] being patient with you, since He does not want anyone to be destroyed, but He wants everyone to repent [i.e., change their hearts and lives].
2 Timothy 3:7
They are constantly learning and [yet] never able to arrive at a [full] knowledge of the truth.
Hebrews 10:26
For if we go on sinning intentionally, after we have received the full knowledge of the truth, there is no longer any sacrifice for [our] sins.
Matthew 28:19
So, as you go, make disciples out of people from all the nations, then immerse believers [See Mark 16:15-16] into the name of [i.e., to enter a relationship with] the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Mark 16:15
Then He said to them, "You [men] go into the entire world and preach the good news to every person.
Luke 1:77
And [you will] provide the knowledge of salvation to His people, by [granting them] the forgiveness of their sins
Luke 14:23
Then the master said to the slave, 'Go out into the roads and along the brushy trails and urge people to attend [the supper] so that my house will be full [of guests].'
Luke 24:47
And [the need for] a change of heart and life in order to receive the forgiveness of sins [from God] will be preached in Jesus' name [i.e., by His authority] to people of all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.
John 3:15-17
so that whoever believes in Him would have never ending life." [Note: Some translations extend Jesus' conversation with Nicodemus through verse 21].
John 6:37
Every person [Note: The Greek says, "every thing"] whom the Father gives me will [eventually] come to me [i.e., for salvation]; and I will never turn away that person who comes to me.
John 14:6
Jesus answered him, "I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.
John 17:17
Set them apart [i.e., for your service] through the truth; your word is truth.
Romans 3:29-30
Or is God the God of the Jews only? Is He not the God of the Gentiles also? Yes, [indeed], of the Gentiles also,
Romans 10:12-15
For there is no distinction [with God] between Jews and Greeks [i.e., Gentiles], for all have the same Lord, who is generous to all who appeal to Him [for help].
2 Corinthians 5:17-19
Therefore, if any person is in [fellowship with] Christ, he is a new person. His old ways have passed away; now his ways have become new.
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
who killed the Lord Jesus and the [Old Testament] prophets and also drove us [apostles] out [of Thessalonica and Berea. See Acts 17]. They are not pleasing to God and are hostile to all people,
1 Timothy 4:10
For that reason we work hard and struggle, because we have our hope set on the living God, who is the Savior of all people, [and] especially of those who believe [in Christ].
Titus 1:1
[This letter is from] Paul, a slave of God, and an apostle for [the benefit of] the faith of God's elect [i.e., His chosen people] and [to spread] the knowledge of the truth which leads to godliness,
Revelation 14:6
Then I saw another angel flying in mid heaven. He had eternal good news to proclaim to those who lived on the earth, and to every nation, tribe, language group and race.