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1 Timothy 6:16

Only he has immortality and dwells in inapproachable light. No man sees him or is able to view him. To him be honor and eternal power. 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

15God will reveal Christ's appearing at the right time—God, the blessed and only Sovereign, the King who reigns and the Lord who rules.

17Tell the rich in this world not to be proud, and not to hope in riches, which are uncertain. Instead, they should hope in God. He offers to us all the true riches to enjoy.

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Cross References

Exodus 33:20But Yahweh said, “You may not see my face, for no one can see me and live.”

Psalms 90:2Before the mountains were formed, 1 or you formed the earth and the world, 1 from everlasting to everlasting, you are God. 1

Isaiah 57:15For this is what the high and elevated One says, who lives eternally, whose name is holy, 1 “I live in the exalted and holy place, with him also that is of a crushed and humble spirit, 1 to revive the spirit of the humble ones, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. 1

John 1:18No one has seen God at any time. The one and only God, who is at the side of the Father, he has made him known.

John 8:58Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM.”

Romans 16:25Now to him who is able to make you stand according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, 1 according to the revelation of the mystery that had been kept secret for long ages, 1

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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