1 TIMOTHY—NOTE ON 1 Timothy 2:4 Paul urges prayer for all people (vv. 1 Timothy 2:1) because God desires all people to be saved. Paul emphasizes God’s desire that all races and economic classes trust in Christ. Believers must share Christ with all people, regardless of differences. This does not mean that everyone will be saved (see 1 Timothy 4:1; 1 Timothy 5:24; 1 Timothy 6:10; compare Matthew 25:41, Matthew 25:46; Revelation 14:9). Come to the knowledge of the truth highlights that individuals must understand key truths to become believers. “The truth” is a synonym for the gospel (see 1 Timothy 3:15; 1 Timothy 4:3; 2 Timothy 2:25; Titus 1:1, Titus 1:14).

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