“Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.”
who gave himself as a ransom for all — this is the testimony given at the proper time — the antilytron (ransom) language echoes Isaiah's servant imagery: Christ's self-surrender (didōmi heauton) constitutes redemption's price, paid for all humanity. The redemptive act occurs at divinely appointed kairos (proper time).
Church Fathers on 1 Timothy 2:6
Was Christ then a ransom for the Heathen? Undoubtedly Christ died even for Heathen; and you cannot bear to pray for them. Why then, you ask, did they not believe? Because they would not: but His part was done. His suffering was a “Testimony,” he says; for He came, it is meant, “to bear witness to the truth” of the Father, and was slain. Thus not only the Father bore witness to Him, but He to the Father. “For I came,” He says, “in my Father's name.” John 5:43 And again, “No…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
COMMUNITY REFLECTIONS
Publish a reflection on this verse
No reflections on this verse yet. Be the first to write one!