1 Timothy 6:16
having immortality alone, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one of men saw, nor is able to see, to whom [is] honor and perpetual might! Amen.
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Exodus 33:20He also says, “You are unable to see My face, for man does not see Me and live”;
Psalms 90:2Before mountains were brought forth, || And You form the earth and the world, || Even from age to age You [are] God.
Isaiah 57:15For thus said the high and exalted One, || Inhabiting eternity, and His Name [is] holy: “I dwell in the high and holy place, || And with the bruised and humble of spirit, || To revive the spirit of the humble, || And to revive the heart of bruised ones,
John 1:18No one has ever seen God; the only begotten God who is on the bosom of the Father—He has expounded [Him].
John 8:58Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham’s coming—I AM”;
Romans 16:25And to Him who is able to establish you, according to my good news, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the secret, having been kept secret in the times of the ages,
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 →