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1 Timothy 2:5
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1 Timothy 2:5
New English Translation
5 For there is one God and one intermediary[a] between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human,[b]
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- 1 Timothy 2:5 tn Traditionally this word (μεσίτης, mesitēs) is rendered “mediator,” but this conveys a wrong impression in contemporary English. Jesus was not a mediator, for example, who worked for compromise between opposing parties. Instead he was the only one able to go between man and God to enable them to have a relationship, but entirely on God’s terms.
- 1 Timothy 2:5 tn Grk “one mediator between God and mankind, the human, Christ Jesus.”
Hebrews 8:6
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Hebrews 8:6
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6 But[a] now Jesus[b] has obtained a superior ministry, since[c] the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted[d] on better promises.[e]
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- Hebrews 8:6 sn The Greek text indicates a contrast between vv. 4-5 and v. 6 that is difficult to render in English: Jesus’ status in the old order of priests (vv. 4-5) versus his superior ministry (v. 6).
- Hebrews 8:6 tn Grk “he”; in the translation the referent (Jesus) has been specified for clarity.
- Hebrews 8:6 tn Grk “to the degree that.”
- Hebrews 8:6 tn Grk “which is enacted.”
- Hebrews 8:6 sn This linkage of the change in priesthood with a change in the law or the covenant goes back to Heb 7:12, 22 and is picked up again in Heb 9:6-15 and 10:1-18.
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