1 Timothy 6:15

Translations

Modern

…which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.

Traditional

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Literal

…which He will show in His own times, the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of those being kings and the Lord of those being lords,

Latin

…quem suis temporibus ostendet beatus et solus potens, Rex regum, et Dominus dominantium:

Original

Greek

English

…which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.

Notes

1 Timothy 6:15–16

in his own time: At the right time, God will complete the salvation promised to us before the world began (compare 2:6); 2 Timothy 1:9; Titus 1:2). Christ began this salvation in his first appearance (1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 1:3). Christ's work of salvation fits within God's eternal plans. This knowledge naturally leads to worshiping God who saves us (see 1 Timothy 1:17).
This prayer might come from a confession saying for use at baptisms (see study note on 6:12).

1 Timothy 6:11–16

Before ending the discussion on wealth, Paul urges Timothy to live an innocent life. Paul encourages Timothy to flee the desire for wealth.

1 Timothy 6:2–21

The final major part of the letter focuses on Timothy's need to challenge the false teachers. This section mirrors the structure of 1:3–20.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) God's Rule and Power Over All Nations

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Glossary

Church Meetings God, Being and Attributes of King Timothy, First Letter to

Topics

Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To God: Eternity of God: Glory of God: Sovereign Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Blessed and Only Potentate Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: King of Kings Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Potentate Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Titles and Names of Christ: Blessed and Only Potentate Titles and Names of Christ: King of Kings

1 Timothy 6:15

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