en_tn/1ti/02/05.md

## 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"