1 Timothy 6:16

who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

17Charge them that are rich in this present world, that they be not high-minded, nor have their hope set on the uncertainty of riches, but on the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

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Cross References

Exodus 33:20And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for man shall not see me and live.

Psalms 90:2Before the mountains were brought forth, Or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, Even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God.

Isaiah 57:15For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

John 1:18No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.

John 8:58Jesus therefore said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was born, I am.

Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 6:14-21

The Apostle's Solemn Charge; Caution to Rich. ( a. d. 64.) 13 I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; 14 That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ: 15 Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; 16 Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto;… Read the whole commentary →

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