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# mediator #
## Definition: ##
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A mediator is a person who helps two or more people to resolve their disagreements or conflicts with each other. He helps them to become reconciled.
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* Because people have sinned, they are God's enemies who deserve his wrath and punishment. Because of sin, the relationship between God and his people is broken.
* Jesus is the mediator between God the Father and his people, restoring that broken relationship through his death as payment for their sin.
## Translation Suggestions: ##
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* Ways to translate "mediator" could be "go-between person" or "reconciler" or "person who brings peace."
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* Compare this term with how the term "priest" is translated. It is best if the term "mediator" is translated differently.
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(See also: [priest ](../kt/priest.md ) ** ·** [reconcile ](../kt/reconcile.md ))
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## Bible References: ##
* [1 Timothy 02:5-7 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/1ti/02/05 )
* [Galatians 03:19-20 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/gal/03/19 )
* [Hebrews 08:6-7 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/08/06 )
* [Hebrews 12:22-24 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/heb/12/22 )
* [Luke 12:13-15 ](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/luk/12/13 )
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