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Amen. <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen. <a href="/esv/1_timothy/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/bsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to the King of the ages, the immortal, invisible, only God, be honor and glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nkjv/1_timothy/1.htm">New King James Version</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb_/1_timothy/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nasb77/1_timothy/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/lsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Now to the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/amp/1_timothy/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Now to the King of the ages [eternal], immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/csb/1_timothy/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/hcsb/1_timothy/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/asv/1_timothy/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cev/1_timothy/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> I pray that honor and glory will always be given to the only God, who lives forever and is the invisible and eternal King! Amen. <a href="/erv/1_timothy/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> Now unto the King eternal, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/gwt/1_timothy/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Worship and glory belong forever to the eternal king, the immortal, invisible, and only God. Amen. <a href="/gnt/1_timothy/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> To the eternal King, immortal and invisible, the only God--to him be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/isv/1_timothy/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Now to the King Eternal—the immortal, invisible, and only God—be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/msb/1_timothy/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/net/1_timothy/1.htm">NET Bible</a> Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/nheb/1_timothy/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wbt/1_timothy/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, God the only wise, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now to the immortal and invisible King of the Ages, who alone is God, be honour and glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/web/1_timothy/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_timothy/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, [is] honor and glory through the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/blb/1_timothy/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Now to the King of the ages, the immortal, invisible, only God, be honor and glory to the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/ylt/1_timothy/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, is honour and glory -- to the ages of the ages! Amen. <a href="/slt/1_timothy/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And to the King of times, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, honour and glory for the times of times. Amen.)<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_timothy/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Now to the king of ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/cpdv/1_timothy/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> So then, to the King of ages, to the immortal, invisible, solitary God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nabre/1_timothy/1.htm">New American Bible</a> To the king of ages, incorruptible, invisible, the only God, honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/nrsvce/1_timothy/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_timothy/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/1_timothy/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But to The King of the universe, to him who is indestructible and unseen, who is The One God, be honor and glory to the eternity of eternities. Amen.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/1_timothy/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Now to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only wise God, be honor and glory from age to age. Amen.)<CM> <a href="/godbey/1_timothy/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But to the King of the ages, the incorruptible, invisible, only God, be honor and glory unto the ages of the ages. Amen. <a href="/haweis/1_timothy/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Now to the king eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.<CM> <a href="/mace/1_timothy/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> to the king of the world, the immortal, invisible, and the only God be honour and glory to endless ages, amen. <a href="/wey/1_timothy/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Now to the immortal and invisible King of the Ages, who alone is God, be honour and glory to the Ages of the Ages! Amen. <a href="/worrell/1_timothy/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> Now to the King of the ages, incorruptible, invisible, only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen. <a href="/worsley/1_timothy/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen. <a href="/parallel/1_timothy/1-17.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=159" 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/1.htm">God's Grace to Paul</a> …16But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Now</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Tō (Art-DMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">to</a> <a href="/greek/935.htm" title="935: Basilei (N-DMS) -- A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.">the King</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">eternal,</a> <a href="/greek/862.htm" title="862: aphthartō (Adj-DMS) -- Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying.">immortal,</a> <a href="/greek/517.htm" title="517: aoratō (Adj-DMS) -- Unseen, invisible. Invisible.">and invisible,</a> <a href="/greek/3441.htm" title="3441: monō (Adj-DMS) -- Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.">the only</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theō (N-DMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God,</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.">be honor</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxa (N-NFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">glory</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnas (N-AMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">forever</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">and</a> <a href="/greek/165.htm" title="165: aiōnōn (N-GMP) -- From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period.">ever.</a> <a href="/greek/281.htm" title="281: amēn (Heb) -- Of Hebrew origin; properly, firm, i.e. trustworthy; adverbially, surely.">Amen.</a> 18Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,…<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="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a> And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a> For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen. <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a> to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen. <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="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a> Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth belongs to You. Yours, O LORD, is the kingdom, and You are exalted as head over all. <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a> Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures through all generations. The LORD is faithful in all His words and kind in all His actions. <a href="/daniel/4-34.htm">Daniel 4:34-35</a> But at the end of those days I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up to heaven, and my sanity was restored to me. Then I praised the Most High, and I honored and glorified Him who lives forever: “For His dominion is an everlasting dominion, and His kingdom endures from generation to generation. / All the peoples of the earth are counted as nothing, and He does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the peoples of the earth. There is no one who can restrain His hand or say to Him, ‘What have You done?’” <a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a> Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Amen and Amen. <a href="/psalms/72-18.htm">Psalm 72:18-19</a> Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds. / And blessed be His glorious name forever; may all the earth be filled with His glory. Amen and amen. <a href="/psalms/103-19.htm">Psalm 103:19</a> The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all. <a href="/psalms/106-48.htm">Psalm 106:48</a> Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting to everlasting. Let all the people say, “Amen!” Hallelujah! <a href="/isaiah/40-28.htm">Isaiah 40:28</a> Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary; His understanding is beyond searching out. <a href="/isaiah/45-17.htm">Isaiah 45:17</a> But Israel will be saved by the LORD with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated, to ages everlasting. <a href="/jeremiah/10-10.htm">Jeremiah 10:10</a> But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation. <a href="/john/1-1.htm">John 1:1-3</a> In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. / He was with God in the beginning. / Through Him all things were made, and without Him nothing was made that has been made.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.the King.<a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15,16</a> Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; … <a href="/psalms/10-16.htm">Psalm 10:16</a> The LORD is King for ever and ever: the heathen are perished out of his land.<a href="/psalms/45-1.htm">Psalm 45:1,6</a> To the chief Musician upon Shoshannim, for the sons of Korah, Maschil, A Song of loves. My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer… invisible.<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="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a> For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse:<a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a> Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:the only.<a href="/romans/16-27.htm">Romans 16:27</a> To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jude 1:25</a> To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.be.<a href="/1_chronicles/29-11.htm">1 Chronicles 29:11</a> Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thine is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all.<a href="/nehemiah/9-5.htm">Nehemiah 9:5</a> Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise.<a href="/psalms/41-13.htm">Psalm 41:13</a> Blessed be the LORD God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen.Amen.<a href="/matthew/6-13.htm">Matthew 6:13</a> And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.<a href="/matthew/28-20.htm">Matthew 28:20</a> Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-1.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-18.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-17.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-13.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/4-4.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Immortal</a> <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Invisible</a> <a href="/colossians/1-16.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-3.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-5.htm">Alone</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Amen</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-12.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-15.htm">Ever-Living</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Forever</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-3.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">Immortal</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Invisible</a> <a href="/hebrews/11-7.htm">Unseen</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">Wise</a><div class="vheading2">1 Timothy 1</div>1. <a href="/1_timothy/1-1.htm">Paul declares Timothy is faithful to the charge which was given him at his going to Macedonia.</a> 5. <a href="/1_timothy/1-5.htm">The right use and end of the law.</a> 11. <a href="/1_timothy/1-11.htm">Paul's calling to be an apostle;</a> 20. <a href="/1_timothy/1-20.htm">and the disobedience or Hymenaeus and Alexander.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_timothy/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_timothy/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Now to the King eternal This phrase acknowledges God's sovereignty and eternal nature. The term "King" signifies authority and dominion, reflecting God's rule over all creation. The concept of God as "eternal" emphasizes His existence beyond time, aligning with passages like <a href="/psalms/90-2.htm">Psalm 90:2</a>, which declares God's everlasting nature. This eternal kingship is a central theme throughout Scripture, affirming God's unchanging and perpetual reign.immortal The attribute of immortality highlights God's nature as undying and incorruptible. Unlike humans, who are subject to death and decay, God exists beyond the limitations of mortality. This is echoed in <a href="/1_corinthians/15-53.htm">1 Corinthians 15:53-54</a>, where immortality is a divine attribute that believers will share in the resurrection. God's immortality assures believers of His constant presence and unending life.and invisible God's invisibility speaks to His spiritual essence, as He is not confined to physical form. This aligns with <a href="/john/4-24.htm">John 4:24</a>, where God is described as spirit, and thus, not visible to human eyes. The invisibility of God also underscores the necessity of faith, as believers are called to trust in the unseen (<a href="/hebrews/11.htm">Hebrews 11:1</a>). This aspect of God's nature invites believers to seek Him beyond the material world.the only God This phrase affirms monotheism, the belief in one true God, distinguishing Him from idols and false gods. It echoes the Shema from <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, a foundational declaration of God's singularity. In a cultural context where polytheism was prevalent, this statement reinforces the exclusivity of worship due to the God of Israel, who is revealed in Jesus Christ.be honor and glory The call for honor and glory to be given to God reflects the appropriate response to His divine attributes. Honor involves reverence and respect, while glory denotes the recognition of His majesty and splendor. This doxology is a common biblical theme, as seen in <a href="/revelation/4-11.htm">Revelation 4:11</a>, where worship is directed to God for His creation and sovereignty. It is an acknowledgment of God's worthiness to receive all praise.forever and ever This phrase emphasizes the eternal nature of the worship and reverence due to God. It signifies that God's glory and honor are not temporary but are to be ascribed to Him perpetually. This eternal perspective is consistent with the biblical view of God's kingdom, which is everlasting (<a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a>). It assures believers of the unending reign and presence of God throughout eternity.Amen The term "Amen" is a declaration of affirmation, meaning "truly" or "so be it." It is a common conclusion to prayers and doxologies, signifying agreement and certainty. In this context, it underscores the truth and reliability of the preceding statements about God's nature and the worship due to Him. It is a fitting conclusion to a passage that exalts God's eternal and sovereign character.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter, writing to Timothy, his young protégé, to provide guidance and encouragement in his pastoral duties. 2. <a href="/topical/t/timothy.htm">Timothy</a> A young church leader and close companion of Paul, entrusted with the care of the church in Ephesus. 3. <a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a> The city where Timothy was stationed, known for its diverse culture and the challenges of false teachings within the church. 4. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> Referred to as the "King eternal, immortal, invisible," emphasizing His divine attributes and sovereignty. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_church.htm">The Church</a> The body of believers to whom Paul and Timothy minister, called to honor and glorify God.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_eternal_nature.htm">God's Eternal Nature</a> Reflect on the eternal nature of God, who exists beyond time and creation. This understanding should inspire awe and reverence in our worship and daily lives. <a href="/topical/g/god's_immortality_and_invisibility.htm">God's Immortality and Invisibility</a> Recognize that God's immortality and invisibility set Him apart from all creation. This calls us to trust in His unseen hand at work in our lives and the world. <a href="/topical/s/sole_sovereignty_of_god.htm">Sole Sovereignty of God</a> Acknowledge God as the only sovereign ruler, deserving of all honor and glory. This should lead us to submit our lives to His will and purpose. <a href="/topical/w/worship_and_praise.htm">Worship and Praise</a> Cultivate a lifestyle of worship, giving honor and glory to God in all circumstances. Our lives should be a testament to His greatness and goodness. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Develop an eternal perspective, focusing on God's kingdom and His eternal promises. This helps us navigate life's challenges with hope and assurance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_timothy_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Timothy 1</a> <a href="/q/is_god's_form_physical.htm">Is God's form physical?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_god_need_angels.htm">If God is all-powerful, why does He need angels to do His work?</a> <a href="/q/how_did_isaiah_see_god_if_he's_invisible.htm">Isaiah 6:1 – How can Isaiah physically see God in the temple when other passages state God is invisible or cannot be seen? </a> <a href="/q/what_true,_noble_things_to_focus_on.htm">What should you focus on that is true and noble?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_timothy/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Now unto the King.--The wonderful chain of thoughts (<a href="/context/1_timothy/1-12.htm" title="And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry;">1Timothy 1:12-16</a>) which so well illustrate the great assertion of <a href="/1_timothy/1-15.htm" title="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.">1Timothy 1:15</a>--"that Jesus Christ came into the world to save sinners"--St. Paul closes with a noble ascription of praise and thankfulness to the great God.This doxology is addressed to no one Person of the ever blessed Trinity, but is--as has been said with great truth--"a grand testimony to the monotheism of St. Paul: the Godhead, the Trinity of his worship, is a sublime unity. To this Eternal, Incorruptible One be glory and honour unto the ages of the ages. Amen."Eternal.--More accurately rendered, (to the King) of the ages. The King of the Ages is the sovereign dispenser and disposer of the ages of the world. There is no reference at all here to the Gnostic aeons.Immortal (or incorruptible).--This epithet and the following one--"invisible"--are connected with "God," not, with the preceding clause, "to the King of the Ages." God is immortal, in contrast with the beings of earth, and--Invisible, in contrast with the visible creation.The only wise God.--The only God, the most ancient authorities omitting "wise." "Only," as in <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm" title="Which in his times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;">1Timothy 6:15</a> : "the blessed and only potentate." "The only God," a contrast to the multitude of created spirits, angels, principalities, powers, &c. (See <a href="/context/1_corinthians/8-5.htm" title="For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)">1Corinthians 8:5-6</a>.) . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_timothy/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 17. - Incorruptible for immortal, A.V.; only God for only wise God, A.V. and T.R. The King eternal. The Greek has the unusual phrase, τῷ βασιλεῖ τῶν αἰώνων, "the king of the worlds or ages," which is not found elsewhere in the New Testament, but is found twice in the LXX. - Tobit 13:6 and 10-and in the Liturgy of St. James, in the εὐχὴ τῆς ἐνάρξεως and elsewhere. The similar phrase, ὁ Θεὸς τῶν αἰώνων, is also found in Ecclus. 36:17. In all these passages it is quite clear that the phrase is equivalent to αἰώνιος, Eternal, as a title of the Lord, as in <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26</a>. The genitive τῶν αἰώνων is qualitative. In Tobit 13:6 he is "the Lord of righteousness," i.e. the righteous Lord; and "the King of the ages," i.e. of eternity, i.e. "the eternal King," the King through all the ages. And in ver. 10 it is said, "Bless the eternal King," who, it follows, will, as King, "love the miserable εἰς πάσας τᾶς γενέας τοῦ αἰῶνος;" and then it follows, in ver. 12, "They that love thee shall be blessed εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα;" and again in ver. 18, "Bless the Lord, who hath exalted Jerusalem εἰς πάντας τοὺς αἰῶνας;" and the same conception is in the phrase, σὺ εῖ ὁ Θεὸς τῶν αἰώνων. Satan, on the other hand. is (ὁ θεὸς τοῦ αἰῶνος τούτου, "the god of this world" (compare such passages as <a href="/psalms/102-24.htm">Psalm 102:24</a>; <a href="/psalms/104-31.htm">Psalm 104:31</a>; <a href="/psalms/105-8.htm">Psalm 105:8</a>; <a href="/psalms/135-13.htm">Psalm 135:13</a>; <a href="/psalms/145-13.htm">Psalm 145:13</a>; and the doxology in the Lord's Prayer, "Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, εἰς, τοὺς αἰῶνας). It seems to be, therefore, quite certain that St. Paul is here using a familiar Jewish phrase for "eternal" which has nothing whatever to do with Gnostic eons. Perhaps in the use of the phrase, βασιλεὺς τῶν αἰώνων, we may trace a contrast passing through the writer's mind between the short-lived power of that hateful βασιλεύς, Nero, by whom his life would soon be taken away, and the kingdom of the eternal King (comp. <a href="/1_timothy/6-15.htm">1 Timothy 6:15, 16</a>). Incorruptible (ἀφθάρτῳ); applied to God also in <a href="/romans/1-23.htm">Romans 1:23</a>, where, as here, it means "immortal" (ὁ μόνος ἔχων ἀθανασίαν, <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a>), not subject to the corruption of death, just as ἀφθαρσία is coupled with "life" (<a href="/2_timothy/1-10.htm">2 Timothy 1:10</a>) and opposed to "death" So on the other hand, φθορά means "death." φθαρτός, "perishable." Elsewhere it is applied to a crown, to the raised dead, to the inherit-ante of the saints, to the seed of the new birth, to the apparel of a holy heart, which no rust or moth corrupts (<a href="/1_corinthians/9-25.htm">1 Corinthians 9:25</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/15-52.htm">1 Corinthians 15:52</a>; <a href="/1_peter/1-4.htm">1 Peter 1:4, 23</a>; <a href="/1_peter/3-4.htm">1 Peter 3:4</a>). Invisible (ἀοράτῳ); as <a href="/colossians/1-15.htm">Colossians 1:15</a>; <a href="/hebrews/11-27.htm">Hebrews 11:27</a>. (See also <a href="/romans/1-20.htm">Romans 1:20</a>; and comp. <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a>, for the sense.) The word is used by Philo of God, and of the Word. Here it is especially predicated of God the Father, according to what our Lord says (<a href="/john/1-18.htm">John 1:18</a>; <a href="/john/6-46.htm">John 6:46</a>; <a href="/john/14-9.htm">John 14:9</a>); though some of the Fathers, Nicene and post-Nicene, predicate it also of the Word or Second Person (Hilary, Chrysostom, etc.). But in Scripture the Son is spoken of as the Manifestation, the Image (εἰκών and χαρακτήρ) of the Father, through whom t he Father is seen and known; ἀόρατος, therefore, applies to the Father (see Bishop Lightfoot's note on Colossians 1:15). The only God. The best manuscripts omit σοφῷ, which seems to have crept in here from <a href="/romans/16-26.htm">Romans 16:26</a>. The exact construction is, "To the eternal King, the Immortal, the Invisible, the only God [or, 'who alone is God'], be honor," etc. Be honor and glory. A little varied from St. Paul's usual doxologies (see <a href="/romans/11-36.htm">Romans 11:36</a>; 6:27; <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-21.htm">Ephesians 3:21</a>; and <a href="/1_timothy/6-16.htm">1 Timothy 6:16</a>, where δόξα stands alone, and has the article - Ellicott on <a href="/galatians/1-5.htm">Galatians 1:5</a>). In <a href="/romans/2-10.htm">Romans 2:10</a> δόξα and τιμή are coupled together, but applied to man. This interposition of doxology is quite in St. Paul's manner. <a href="/commentaries/1_timothy/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Now δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. to Τῷ (Tō) Article - Dative 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. [the] King Βασιλεῖ (Basilei) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign. eternal, αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. immortal, ἀφθάρτῳ (aphthartō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_862.htm">Strong's 862: </a> Indestructible, imperishable, incorruptible; hence: immortal. Undecaying. [and] invisible, ἀοράτῳ (aoratō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> Unseen, invisible. Invisible. [the] only μόνῳ (monō) Adjective - Dative 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. God, Θεῷ (Theō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [be] 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. glory δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. forever αἰῶνας (aiōnas) Noun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. [and] τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. ever. αἰώνων (aiōnōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_165.htm">Strong's 165: </a> From the same as aei; properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity; by implication, the world; specially a Messianic period. 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/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_timothy/1-17.htm">1 Timothy 1:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-17.htm">NT Letters: 1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal immortal invisible (1 Tim. 1Ti iTi 1tim i Tm) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_timothy/1-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Timothy 1:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 1:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Timothy 1:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Timothy 1:18" /></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>