1 Timothy 2:4

2 for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

3 This is good and pleasing in the sight of God our Savior,

who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

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

6 who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

Compare

BSB
who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
KJV
Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.
WEB
who desires all people to be saved and come to full knowledge of the truth.
ASV
who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.
DARBY
who desires that all men should be saved and come to [the] knowledge of [the] truth.
BLB
who wants all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
ÅB
han som vil at alle mennesker skal bli frelst og komme til sannhets erkjennelse.
OTB
som ønsker at alle mennesker skal bli frelst og komme til å forstå sannheten.
B1930
han som vil at alle mennesker skal bli frelst og komme til sannhets erkjennelse.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ezekiel 18:32

    For I take no pleasure in anyone’s death, declares the Lord GOD. So repent and live!

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  • 2 Peter 3:9

    The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.

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  • Ezekiel 18:23

    Do I take any pleasure in the death of the wicked? declares the Lord GOD. Wouldn’t I prefer that he turn from his ways and live?

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  • Titus 2:11

    For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone.

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  • Ezekiel 33:11

    Say to them: ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked should turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! For why should you die, O house of Israel?’

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  • John 3:15–17

    that everyone who believes in Him may have eternal life.

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  • 2 Timothy 2:25

    He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.

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  • Romans 10:12–15

    For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,

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