6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.
6 who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.
6 who offered himself in exchange for everyone held captive by sin, to set them all free. Eventually the news is going to get out.
6 who gave Himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time,
6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:6
Commentary on 1 Timothy 2:1-7
(Read 1 Timothy 2:1-7)
The disciples of Christ must be praying people; all, without distinction of nation, sect, rank, or party. Our duty as Christians, is summed up in two words; godliness, that is, the right worshipping of God; and honesty, that is, good conduct toward all men. These must go together: we are not truly honest, if we are not godly, and do not render to God his due; and we are not truly godly, if not honest. What is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, we should abound in. There is one Mediator, and that Mediator gave himself a ransom for all. And this appointment has been made for the benefit of the Jews and the Gentiles of every nation; that all who are willing may come in this way, to the mercy-seat of a pardoning God, to seek reconciliation with him. Sin had made a quarrel between us and God; Jesus Christ is the Mediator who makes peace. He is a ransom that was to be known in due time. In the Old Testament times, his sufferings, and the glory that should follow, were spoken of as things to be revealed in the last times. Those who are saved must come to the knowledge of the truth, for that is God's appointed way to save sinners: if we do not know the truth, we cannot be ruled by it.