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To him be honor and might forever. Amen. <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/6.htm">New Living Translation</a> He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/6.htm">English Standard Version</a> who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/6.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/6.htm">New King James Version</a> who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see, to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/6.htm">NASB 1995</a> who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a> who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> who alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal might! Amen. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He alone possesses immortality [absolute exemption from death] and lives in unapproachable light, whom no man has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal power and dominion! Amen. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, to him be honor and eternal power. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> the only One who has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; no one has seen or can see Him, to Him be honor and eternal might. Amen. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/6.htm">American Standard Version</a> who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Only God lives forever! And he lives in light that no one can come near. No human has ever seen God or ever can see him. God will be honored, and his power will last forever. Amen. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/6.htm">English Revised Version</a> who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power eternal. Amen. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He is the only one who cannot die. He lives in light that no one can come near. No one has seen him, nor can they see him. Honor and power belong to him forever! Amen. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/6.htm">Good News Translation</a> He alone is immortal; he lives in the light that no one can approach. No one has ever seen him; no one can ever see him. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/6.htm">International Standard Version</a> He alone has endless life and lives in inaccessible light. No one has ever seen him, nor can anyone see him. Honor and eternal power belong to him! Amen. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_timothy/6.htm">NET Bible</a> He alone possesses immortality and lives in unapproachable light, whom no human has ever seen or is able to see. To him be honor and eternal power! Amen. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no human has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who alone possesses immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, and whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be eternal honour and power! Amen. <a href="/web/1_timothy/6.htm">World English Bible</a> He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> who only is having immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no one of men did see, nor is able to see, to whom is honour and might age-during! Amen. <a href="/slt/1_timothy/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Who only having immortality, inhabiting inaccessible light; which none of men saw, nor can see; to whom honour and might forever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who only hath immortality, and inhabiteth light inaccessible, whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and empire everlasting. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who alone holds immortality, and who inhabits the inaccessible light, whom no man has seen, nor even is able to see, to whom is honor and everlasting dominion. Amen. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/6.htm">New American Bible</a> who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, and whom no human being has seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal power. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> It is he alone who has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see; to him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Who alone has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach, and whom no man has seen, nor can see: to him be honor and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> He who alone is uncorrupted and dwelling in light that a human cannot approach and which none of the children of men has seen, nor can see, to whom be honor and authority to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> who alone has immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no man has seen, nor can see, to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen.<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> he alone having immortality, inhabiting light unapproachable; whom no one of men has seen, or is able to see: to whom be honor and power eternal. Amen. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> who alone possesseth immortality, inhabiting light inaccessible, whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and glory eternal. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a> who alone is essentially immortal, dwelling in that inaccessible light, which no mortal ever saw, or can see: to whom belongs everlasting honour and empire, amen. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> who alone possesses immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, and whom no man has seen or can see. To Him be eternal honour and power! Amen. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Who only hath immortality, inhabiting light unapproachable, Whom no man ever saw or is able to see; to Whom be honor and dominion eternal. Amen. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> who alone hath immortality, dwelling in light inaccessible, whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EkcLX59OJyU?start=989" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_timothy/6.htm">Fight the Good Fight</a> …15which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time. 16<a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">He</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monos (Adj-NMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">alone</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">is</a> <a href="/greek/110.htm" title="110: athanasian (N-AFS) -- Immortality, imperishability, freedom from death. From a compound of a and thanatos; deathlessness.">immortal</a> <a href="/greek/3611.htm" title="3611: oikōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- To inhabit, dwell, indwell. From oikos; to occupy a house, i.e. Reside; by implication, to cohabit.">and dwells</a> <a href="/greek/676.htm" title="676: aprositon (Adj-ANS) -- Unapproachable. Inaccessible.">in unapproachable</a> <a href="/greek/5457.htm" title="5457: phōs (N-ANS) -- Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness.">light.</a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">No one</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpōn (N-GMP) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being."></a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: eiden (V-AIA-3S) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">has ever seen</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hon (RelPro-AMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">Him,</a> <a href="/greek/3761.htm" title="3761: oude (Conj) -- Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even.">nor</a> <a href="/greek/1410.htm" title="1410: dynatai (V-PIM/P-3S) -- (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible.">can anyone</a> <a href="/greek/3708.htm" title="3708: idein (V-ANA) -- Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear.">see Him.</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hō (RelPro-DMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">To Him be</a> <a href="/greek/5092.htm" title="5092: timē (N-NFS) -- A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself.">honor</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōnion (Adj-NNS) -- From aion; perpetual.">eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2904.htm" title="2904: kratos (N-NNS) -- Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor.">dominion!</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> 17Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a> No one has ever seen God, but the one and only Son, who is Himself God and is at the Father’s side, has made Him known. <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a> But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm">1 John 4:12</a> No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God remains in us, and His love is perfected in us. <a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a> The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Hebrews 11:27</a> By faith Moses left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw Him who is invisible. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/revelation/1-17.htm">Revelation 1:17</a> When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, <a href="/john/6-46.htm">John 6:46</a> not that anyone has seen the Father except the One who is from God; only He has seen the Father. <a href="/deuteronomy/4-12.htm">Deuteronomy 4:12</a> And the LORD spoke to you out of the fire. You heard the sound of the words but saw no form; there was only a voice. <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Isaiah 6:1-5</a> In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a> “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Psalm 104:2</a> He wraps Himself in light as with a garment; He stretches out the heavens like a tent, <a href="/daniel/7-9.htm">Daniel 7:9</a> As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. <a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a> There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light. <a href="/revelation/21-23.htm">Revelation 21:23</a> And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Who only has immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach to; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and power everlasting. Amen.only.<a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.<a href="/exodus/3-14.htm">Exodus 3:14</a> And God said unto Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, I AM hath sent me unto you.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-40.htm">Deuteronomy 32:40</a> For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.dwelling.<a href="/psalms/104-2.htm">Psalm 104:2</a> Who coverest thyself with light as with a garment: who stretchest out the heavens like a curtain:<a href="/habakkuk/3-4.htm">Habakkuk 3:4</a> And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.<a href="/1_john/1-5.htm">1 John 1:5</a> This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.whom.<a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a> And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.<a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a> No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.<a href="/john/6-46.htm">John 6:46</a> Not that any man hath seen the Father, save he which is of God, he hath seen the Father.to whom.<a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.<a href="/romans/16-25.htm">Romans 16:25-27</a> Now to him that is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery, which was kept secret since the world began, … <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a> Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. 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In biblical context, immortality is an attribute solely ascribed to God, distinguishing Him from all creation. Unlike humans, who are mortal and subject to death, God possesses life in Himself (<a href="/john/5-26.htm">John 5:26</a>). This aligns with the Old Testament understanding of God as the "Everlasting God" (<a href="/genesis/21-33.htm">Genesis 21:33</a>). The concept of immortality here underscores God's sovereignty and eternal existence, which is a foundational belief in Christian theology.and dwells in unapproachable light The imagery of "unapproachable light" conveys God's holiness and purity. Light is often used in Scripture to symbolize God's presence and truth (1 <a href="/john/1-5.htm">John 1:5</a>). The idea of God dwelling in light that is unapproachable by humans highlights the separation between God's holiness and human sinfulness. This is reminiscent of Moses' encounter with God on Mount Sinai, where the glory of God was so overwhelming that Moses could not see His face (<a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20</a>). The light signifies God's majesty and the reverence due to Him.No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him This statement reflects the biblical teaching that God is spirit (<a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>) and invisible (<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>). Throughout Scripture, there are instances where God's presence is revealed through manifestations, such as the burning bush (<a href="/exodus/3-2.htm">Exodus 3:2</a>) or the pillar of cloud and fire (<a href="/exodus/13-21.htm">Exodus 13:21</a>), but His full essence remains unseen. This aligns with the understanding that God's nature is beyond human comprehension and visibility, reinforcing the need for faith and reverence.To Him be honor and eternal dominion! This doxology ascribes glory and authority to God, acknowledging His supreme power and rule over all creation. The call for honor and dominion reflects the biblical theme of God's kingship and sovereignty, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a>, which speaks of God's everlasting kingdom. This phrase serves as a reminder of the proper response to God's majesty—worship and submission to His will.Amen The term "Amen" is a declaration of affirmation, meaning "truly" or "so be it." It is used throughout Scripture to express agreement with God's truth and promises. In this context, it serves as a fitting conclusion to the doxology, affirming the eternal truths about God's nature and reign. The use of "Amen" connects this passage to the broader biblical tradition of affirming God's faithfulness and the certainty of His word.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The verse speaks of God’s unique attributes, emphasizing His immortality and the fact that He dwells in unapproachable light. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> The recipient of the letter, a young pastor and protégé of Paul, who is being instructed in matters of faith and conduct. 3. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle and author of the letter, providing guidance and theological insights to Timothy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_unique_immortality.htm">God’s Unique Immortality</a> God alone possesses immortality inherently. Unlike humans, who may receive eternal life as a gift, God’s immortality is part of His essence. <a href="/topical/t/the_unapproachable_light.htm">The Unapproachable Light</a> The imagery of unapproachable light signifies God’s absolute holiness and purity. It reminds us of the reverence and awe we should have in approaching God. <a href="/topical/i/invisibility_of_god.htm">Invisibility of God</a> The fact that no one has seen God underscores His transcendence and the mystery of His divine nature. It calls us to faith and trust in the unseen. <a href="/topical/h/honor_and_eternal_dominion.htm">Honor and Eternal Dominion</a> The doxology at the end of the verse reminds believers to ascribe honor and recognize God’s eternal rule over all creation. It encourages worship and submission to His authority.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 6</a> <a href="/q/is_it_possible_for_god_to_die.htm">Is it possible for God to die?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_god_look_like.htm">What does God look like?</a> <a href="/q/has_anyone_ever_seen_god.htm">Has anyone ever seen God?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_image_of_the_invisible_god.htm">What is the image of the invisible God?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(16) Who only hath immortality.--The holy angels--the souls of men--are immortal. "But one alone, 'God,' can be said to have immortality," because He, unlike other immortal beings who enjoy their immortality through the will of another, derives it from His own essence.Dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto.--This should be rendered, dwelling in light unapproachable. The Eternal is here pictured as dwelling in an atmosphere of light too glorious for any created beings (not only men) to approach. (See <a href="/psalms/104-2.htm" title="Who cover yourself with light as with a garment: who stretch out the heavens like a curtain:">Psalm 104:2</a>, where the Eternal is addressed as covering himself with light as with a garment; see too <a href="/daniel/2-22.htm" title="He reveals the deep and secret things: he knows what is in the darkness, and the light dwells with him.">Daniel 2:22</a>, where light is spoken of as dwelling with God.) The symbolism of the old covenant teaches the same truth, the unapproachable glories in which God dwells; for instance, the guarding of the bounds of Sinai in the giving of the Law; the covering of the faces of the Seraphim in the year that King Uzziah died, when Isaiah saw the divine vision; the veiled darkness of the Holy of holies in the Tabernacle and the Temple, where ever and anon the visible glory dwelt.Whom no man hath seen, nor can see.--The Old Testament teaches the same mysterious truth--"For there shall no man see me, and live" (<a href="/exodus/33-20.htm" title="And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.">Exodus 33:20</a>, and also <a href="/deuteronomy/4-12.htm" title="And the LORD spoke to you out of the middle of the fire: you heard the voice of the words, but saw no similitude; only you heard a voice.">Deuteronomy 4:12</a>). <a href="/john/1-18.htm" title="No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.">John 1:18</a> repeats this in very plain words--"No man hath seen God at any time." The Greek word here includes all created beings. The English translation, "no man," utterly fails to reproduce the meaning of the original. (See also <a href="/1_john/4-12.htm" title="No man has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwells in us, and his love is perfected in us.">1John 4:12</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 16. - Light unapproachable for the light which no man can approach unto, A.V.; eternal for everlasting, A.V. Unapproachable (ἀπρόσιτον); only here in the New Testament, but found occasionally in. the later classics, corresponding to the more common ἄβατος. Whom no man hath seen, nor can see (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17</a> (where see note) and <a href="/exodus/33-20.htm">Exodus 33:20-23</a>). The appearance of the "God of Israel" to Moses and Aaron, Nadab and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel, related in <a href="/exodus/34-9.htm">Exodus 34:9-11</a>, was that of the Son in anticipation of the Incarnation. The invisibility of the essential Godhead is also predicated in our Lord's saying, "God is a Spirit" (<a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>). This whole passage is a magnificent embodiment of the attributes of the living God, supreme blessedness and almighty power, universal dominion, and unchangeable being, inscrutable majesty, radiant holiness, and glory inaccessible and unapproachable by his creatures, save through the mediation of his only begotten Son. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[He] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. alone μόνος (monos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3441.htm">Strong's 3441: </a> Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere. is ἔχων (echōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. immortal ἀθανασίαν (athanasian) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_110.htm">Strong's 110: </a> Immortality, imperishability, freedom from death. From a compound of a and thanatos; deathlessness. [and] dwells οἰκῶν (oikōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3611.htm">Strong's 3611: </a> To inhabit, dwell, indwell. From oikos; to occupy a house, i.e. Reside; by implication, to cohabit. in unapproachable ἀπρόσιτον (aprositon) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_676.htm">Strong's 676: </a> Unapproachable. Inaccessible. light. φῶς (phōs) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5457.htm">Strong's 5457: </a> Light, a source of light, radiance. From an obsolete phao; luminousness. No one οὐδεὶς (oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. has ever seen εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. [Him], ὃν (hon) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. nor οὐδὲ (oude) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3761.htm">Strong's 3761: </a> Neither, nor, not even, and not. From ou and de; not however, i.e. Neither, nor, not even. can [anyone] δύναται (dynatai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1410.htm">Strong's 1410: </a> (a) I am powerful, have (the) power, (b) I am able, I can. Of uncertain affinity; to be able or possible. see [Him]. ἰδεῖν (idein) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_3708.htm">Strong's 3708: </a> Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. To [Him be] ᾧ (hō) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. honor τιμὴ (timē) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5092.htm">Strong's 5092: </a> A price, honor. From tino; a value, i.e. Money paid, or valuables; by analogy, esteem, or the dignity itself. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. dominion! κράτος (kratos) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2904.htm">Strong's 2904: </a> Dominion, strength, power; a mighty deed. Perhaps a primary word; vigor. Amen. ἀμήν (amēn) Hebrew Word <a href="/greek/strongs_281.htm">Strong's 281: </a> Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 6:16 Who alone has immortality dwelling in unapproachable (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 6:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 6:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 6:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 6:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>