1 Timothy 2:4

“Who will have all men to be saved, etc.] The salvation which God wills that all men should enjoy, is not a mere possibility of salvation, or a mere putting them into a salvable state; or an offer of salvation to them; or a proposal of sufficient means of it to all in his word; but a real, certain, and actual salvation, which he has determined they shall have; and is sure from his own appointment, from the provision of Christ as a Saviour for them, from the covenant of grace, in which everything is secured necessary for it, and from the mission of Christ to effect it, and from its being effected by him: wherefore the will of God, that all men should be saved, is not a conditional will, or…”

“"Imitate God." Since He wishes that all should be saved, do you also wish it; and if you wish it, pray for it. For prayer is the instrument of effecting such things [CHRYSOSTOM]. Paul does not say, "He wishes to save all"; for then he would have saved all in matter of fact; but "will have all men to be saved," implies the possibility of man's accepting it (through God's prevenient grace) or rejecting it (through man's own perversity). Our prayers ought to include all, as God's grace included all. to come--They are not forced. unto the knowledge--Greek, "the full knowledge" or "recognition" (See on Co1 13:12; Phi 1:9). the truth--the saving truth as it is in, and by, Jesus (Joh 17:3, Joh…”

“Who will have all men to be saved - That is, it is in accordance with his nature, his feelings, his desires. The word “will” cannot be taken here in the absolute sense, denoting a decree like that by which he willed the creation of the world, for then it would certainly be done. But the word is often used to denote a desire, wish, or what is in accordance with the nature of anyone. Thus it may be said of God that he “wills” that his creatures may be happy - because it is in accordance with his nature, and because he has made abundant provision for their happiness - though it is not true that he wills it in the sense that he exerts his absolute power to make them happy. God wills that…”

“Who willeth seriously all men - Not a part only, much less the smallest part. To be saved - Eternally. This is treated of, Ti1 2:5-6. And, in order thereto, to come - They are not compelled. To the knowledge of the truth - Which brings salvation. This is treated of, Ti1 2:6-7. 1 Timothy 2:5”

“will: Isa 45:22, Isa 49:6, Isa 55:1; Eze 18:23, Eze 18:32, Eze 33:11; Luk 14:23; Joh 3:15-17; Joh 6:37; Rom 3:29, Rom 3:30; Co2 5:17-19; Th1 2:15, Th1 2:16; Tit 2:11; Pe2 3:9 and: Mat 28:19; Mar 16:15; Luk 24:47; Rom 10:12-15; Rev 14:6 the knowledge: Isa 53:11; Hab 2:14; Luk 1:77; Joh 14:6, Joh 17:17; Ti2 2:25, Ti2 3:7; Heb 10:26 1 Timothy 2:5”