1 Timothy 1:17

God’s Grace to Paul · 1 Timothy 1:12–20
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Translations

Modern
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Traditional
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Literal
Now to the King of the ages, the immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory to the ages of the ages! Amen.
Latin
Regi autem sæculorum immortali, invisibili, soli Deo honor et gloria in sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

Original

Greek
English
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

Notes

I thank Christ Jesus our Lord: This expression of thanks is a side note from Paul’s message to Timothy (1:3–11, 18–20). Paul’s role in proclaiming the good news about Jesus prompts gratitude and shows why he is thankful (1:11). It also serves as a model for readers. When discussing his work, Paul gives credit to God and makes it evident he is doing God's work (see also 2 Corinthians 1:21–22; 2:14–17; 3:4–6; 4:7; 12:9–10).

Glossary

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Topics

God is Declared to Be: Immortal God is Declared to Be: Invisible God is Declared to Be: Only-Wise God: Eternity of God: Invisible God: Knowledge of God: Wisdom of Honor Praise: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To