1 Timothy 2:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 2:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 2:4 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 2:4 — KJV
“Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.”
— 1 Timothy 2:4 (KJV)
1 Timothy 2:4 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 2:4
“Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, which swear by the name of the LORD, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:4: men, come, truth
“And when they were come, they say unto him, Master, we know that thou art true, and carest for no man: for thou regardest not the person of men, but teachest the way of God in truth: Is it lawful to give tribute to Caesar, or not?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:4: men, come, truth
“Then those men, when they had seen the miracle that Jesus did, said, This is of a truth that prophet that should come into the world.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:4: men, come, truth
“Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:4: come, knowledge, truth
“And Abraham said unto his young men, Abide ye here with the ass; and I and the lad will go yonder and worship, and come again to you.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 2:4: men, come
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