Do we really think of the world? 1 Timothy 2:4 New International Version (NIV). 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. Sign up for the Verse of the Day. 2 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness. I"ve been seeing some very misguided people that are saying that the world is 75% evangelized: There are 12 ,000 total people groups in the world. 3 This is good and pleasing to God our savior, b 4 who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth. ? I have often times heard people quote 1 Timothy 2:4 to dismiss, out of hand, the biblical teaching on Sovereign grace or Divine election. It signifies advanced or full knowledge. 1 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; 2 For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. ? 1 Timothy 2:4 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] 1 Timothy 2:4, NIV: "who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth." 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 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 Context. Ἑπίγνωσις is a favorite Pauline word. 3 This is good, and pleases God our Savior, 4 who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software . 1 Timothy 2:4 German Bible Alphabetical: a all and be come desires knowledge men of saved the to truth wants who NT Letters: 1 Timothy 2:4 Who desires all people to be saved (1 Tim. Prayer and Conduct. 1 Timothy 2:4 4 Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 4 e who desires all men to be saved f and to come to the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2 New International Version (NIV) Instructions on Worship. Understanding 1 Timothy 2:4 by Pastor John Samson. 1 Timothy 2:4 reads, “Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” On the surface, this certainly looks like the definitive statement concerning God’s determined desire to have every man and woman alive, with deference to all, come to a saving knowledge of Him. who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4 Context.

Read more Share Copy Show footnotes A service of Faithlife / Logos Bible Software. 1 * First of all, then, I ask that supplications, prayers, petitions, and thanksgivings be offered for everyone, a 2 for kings and for all in authority, that we may lead a quiet and tranquil life in all devotion and dignity. 1 I urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people— 2 for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.