en_tn/1ti/02/05.md

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  • one mediator between God and man - A mediator is a person who helps negotiate a peaceful settlement by two parties who do not agree with each other. It is here used for Jesus who helps sinners to enter into a peaceful relationship with God.
  • gave himself - "died willingly"
  • **as a ransom ** - "as a price of freedom" or "as a payment to obtain freedom"
  • **the testimony at the right time ** - "this is his testimony at the right time" or "the testimony during these times"
  • For this purpose - "For this" or "For this reason" or "For this testimony"
  • **was made a herald ** - "was appointed a preacher" or "was appointed by Christ to be a preacher"
  • **I speak truth ** - "I am saying the truth" or "I am telling the truth"
  • I do not lie - "I am not lying"
  • **in faith and truth ** - "about faith and truth" or "with faith and truth"