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.1 Timothy 6:16 Additional Translations
Clarke's Commentary on the BibleWho only hath immortality - All beings that are not eternal must be mutable; but there can be only one eternal Being, that is God; and he only can have immortality.
Dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto - All this is said by the apostle in three words φως οικων απροσιτον, inhabiting unapproachable light. Such is the excessive glory of God, that neither angel nor man can approach it. It is indeed equally unapproachable to all created beings.
Whom no man hath seen, nor can see - Moses himself could only see the symbol of the Divine presence; but the face of God no man could ever see. Because he is infinite and eternal, therefore he is incomprehensible; and if incomprehensible to the mind, consequently invisible to the eye.
To whom - As the author of being, and the dispenser of all good, be ascribed honor and power - the sole authority of all-pervading, all-superintending, all-preserving, and everlasting might.
The words of St. Paul are inimitably sublime. It is a doubt whether human language can be carried much higher, even under the influence of inspiration, in a description of the supreme Being. It is well known that St. Paul had read the Greek poets. He quotes Aratus, Epimenides, and Menander; this is allowed on all hands. But does he not quote, or refer to, Aeschylus and Sophocles too? Scarcely any person suspects this; and yet there is such a complete similarity between the following quotations from the above poets and the apostle's words, that we are almost persuaded he had them in his eye. But if so, he extends the thought infinitely higher, by language incomparably more exalted. I shall introduce and compare with the text the passages I refer to.
1 Timothy 6:16Ὁ μονος εχων αθανασιαν, φως οικων απροσιτον.
In the Antigone of Sophocles there is a sublime address to Jove, of which the following is an extract:
Αγηρως χρονῳ Δυναστας,
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1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Exodus 3:14 And God said to Moses, I AM THAT I AM: and he said, Thus shall you say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.
Deuteronomy 32:40 For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever.
Psalm 90:2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting...
Isaiah 57:15 For thus said the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place...
John 8:58 Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Before Abraham was, I am.
Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
Revelation 1:8,17,18 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, said the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty...
dwelling.
Psalm 104:2 Who cover yourself with light as with a garment: who stretch out the heavens like a curtain:
Habakkuk 3:4 And his brightness was as the light; he had horns coming out of his hand: and there was the hiding of his power.
1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
Revelation 1:16,17 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two edged sword...
Revelation 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them...
Revelation 22:5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light...
whom.
Exodus 33:20 And he said, You can not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live.
John 1:18 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 6:46 Not that any man has seen the Father, save he which is of God, he has seen the Father.
John 14:9 Jesus said to him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet have you not known me, Philip? he that has seen me has seen the Father...
Colossians 1:15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature:
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1 Timothy 1:17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Romans 16:25-27 Now to him that is of power to establish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ...
Ephesians 3:21 To him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.
Philippians 4:20 Now to God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Jude 1:25 To the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
Revelation 1:6 And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 4:11 You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things...
Revelation 7:12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor...
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