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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 ransom - "as a price of freedom" or "as a payment to obtain freedom"
the testimony at the right time
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 made a herald - "was appointed a preacher" or "was appointed by Christ to be a preacher"
I speak truth
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
in faith and truth - "about faith and truth" or "with faith and truth"