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  ##

<b>as a ransom <b>- "as a price of freedom" or "as a payment to obtain freedom"

## the testimony at the right time  ##

<b>the testimony at the right time <b>- "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  ##

<b>was made a herald <b>- "was appointed a preacher" or "was appointed by Christ to be a preacher"

## I speak truth  ##

<b>I speak truth <b>- "I am saying the truth" or "I am telling the truth"

## I do not lie ##

"I am not lying"

## in faith and truth  ##

<b>in faith and truth <b>- "about faith and truth" or "with faith and truth"