1 Timotius 2:5

2:5 For there is one God and one intermediary ¹  between God and humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, ² 

Ibrani 8:6

8:6 But ³  now Jesus ⁴  has obtained a superior ministry, since ⁵  the covenant that he mediates is also better and is enacted ⁶  on better promises. ⁷ 

[2:5]  ¹ tn Traditionally this word (μεσίτης, mesith") is rendered “mediator,” but this conveys a wrong impression in contemporary English. Jesus was not a mediator, for example, who worked for compromise between opposing parties. Instead he was the only one able to go between man and God to enable them to have a relationship, but entirely on God’s terms.

[2:5]  ² tn Grk “one mediator between God and mankind, the human, Christ Jesus.”

[8:6]  ³ sn The Greek text indicates a contrast between vv. 4-5 and v. 6 that is difficult to render in English: Jesus’ status in the old order of priests (vv. 4-5) versus his superior ministry (v. 6).

[8:6]  ⁴ tn Grk “he”; in the translation the referent (Jesus) has been specified for clarity.

[8:6]  ⁵ tn Grk “to the degree that.”

[8:6]  ⁶ tn Grk “which is enacted.”

[8:6]  ⁷ sn This linkage of the change in priesthood with a change in the law or the covenant goes back to Heb 7:12, 22 and is picked up again in Heb 9:6-15 and 10:1-18.