1 Timothy 6:16

Translations

Modern

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Traditional

Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

Literal

…the One alone having immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one of men has seen nor is able to see, to whom be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

Latin

…qui solus habet immortalitatem, et lucem inhabitat inaccessibilem: quem nullus hominum vidit, sed nec videre potest: cui honor, et imperium sempiternum. Amen.

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Greek

English

He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

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) Darkness and Light

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Christian Minister: Charge Delivered To God is Declared to Be: Immortal God: Eternity of God: Glory of God: Invisible God: Sovereign Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Omnipotence of Light: Figurative and Symbolical Light: Glory of God Power of Christ: Everlasting The Power of Christ: Everlasting

1 Timothy 6:16

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