1 Timothy 1:17

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

In Context

16But for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first[1:16a] Christ Jesus might show forth all his long-suffering[1:16b], for a pattern to those who should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

18This charge I commit to thee, my child Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before concerning thee, that thou mayest wage in them the good warfare;

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Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 1:13-18

Perverters Reproved. ( a. d. 64.) 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in unbelief. 14 And the grace of our Lord was exceeding abundant with faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. 15 This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.… Read the whole commentary →

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