In Due Time!

1 Timothy 2:3-6 has to be one of my favorite passages. While looking at this passage, I noticed that many translations have tried desperately to hide the truth about the salvation of all. Many translations have this passage worded in a way that makes it seem like the "due time" spoken of has happened and it is in reference to the message of Christ dying for all mankind, as opposed to the factual redemption of all mankind at the consummation!

Have a look:

AMP :6 Who gave Himself as a ransom for all [people, a fact that was] attested to at the right and proper time.

CJB:6 who gave himself as a ransom on behalf of all, thus providing testimony to God’s purpose at just the right time.

ERV:6 gave himself to pay for everyone to be free. This is the message that was given to us at just the right time.

NLT:6 He gave his life to purchase freedom for everyone. This is the message God gave to the world at just the right time.
NIV:6 who gave himself as a ransom for all people. This has now been witnessed to at the proper time.

These versions change a future event into a past occurrence! This is a prime example of changing Scripture to fit doctrine instead of changing doctrine to fit Scripture! 

Let's look at a few other versions, including the CLNT and YLT which are literal translations directly from the original Greek.

CLNT: 6 Who is giving Himself a correspondent Ransom for all (the testimony in it's own eras)

YLT:6 who did give himself a ransom for all -- the testimony in its own times --

ASV:6 who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times;

Even the KJV!
KJV: 6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.

The fact is, due time hasn't come yet! If there is one single human being not ransomed, than God is not finished with His mission. God. Will. Not. Fail.

Make sure when you are studying to use more than one version. You will come across these doctrinal biased translations more often than not. 

God will not stop until every sheep is back in the fold. Until every coin is found. Count on it!