Literally, it says God wills all mankind to be saved. Not wants, wishes, desires etc.. God wills. Is man's will stronger than God's?
The J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Book of 1 Timothy Click Verse Reference for Study Notes
2:1-15 - Study Chapter
1 I exhort, therefore, first of all, that there be made - supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, in behalf of all men, 2 In behalf of kings, and all them who are, in eminent station; in order that, an undisturbed, and quiet life, we may lead, in all godliness and gravity: 3 This, is comely and acceptable before our Saviour God, 4 Who willeth, all men, to be saved, and, unto a personal knowledge of truth, to come;
Young's Literal Translation
Book of 1 Timothy Click Verse Reference for Study Notes
2:1-15 - Study Chapter
1 I exhort, then, first of all, there be made supplications, prayers, intercessions, thanksgivings, for all men: 2 for kings, and all who are in authority, that a quiet and peaceable life we may lead in all piety and gravity, 3 for this [is] right and acceptable before God our Saviour, 4 who doth will all men to be saved, and to come to the full knowledge of the truth;
Chapter 2 (CV)
1 I am entreating, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, pleadings, thanksgiving be made for all mankind,
2 for kings and all those being in a superior station, that we may be leading a mild and quiet life in all devoutness and gravity,
3 for this is ideal and welcome in the sight of our Saviour, God,
4 Who wills that all mankind be saved and come into a realization of the truth.
What, no comment on the others? |
