1 Timothy 6:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

Who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen or can see: to whom be honor and everlasting power. Amen.

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    He alone has immortality and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has seen Him or can see Him. To Him be honor and eternal power. Amen.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard 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.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    who{G2192} only{G3441} hath{G2192} immortality,{G110} dwelling in{G3611} light{G5457} unapproachable; whom{G3739} no{G3762} man{G444} hath seen,{G1492} nor{G3761} can{G1410} see:{G1492} to{G676} whom{G3739} [be] honor{G5092} and{G2532} power{G2904} eternal.{G166} Amen.{G281}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Who{G3588} only{G3441} hath{G2192}{(G5723)} immortality{G110}, dwelling{G3611}{(G5723)} in the light{G5457} which no man{G3762} can approach unto{G676}; whom{G3739} no man{G444} hath seen{G1492}{(G5627)}, nor{G3761} can{G1410}{(G5736)} see{G1492}{(G5629)}: to whom{G3739} be honour{G5092} and{G2532} power{G2904} everlasting{G166}. Amen{G281}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    which only hath immortalite and dwelleth in light that no man can attayne whom never man sawe nether can se: vnto whom be honoure and rule everlastynge. Amen.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    which onely hath immortalite, and dwelleth in a lighte, that no man can attayne: whom no man hath sene, nether can se. Vnto whom be honoure and empyre euerlastinge, Amen.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Who onely hath immortalitie, and dwelleth in the light that none can attaine vnto, whom neuer man sawe, neither can see, vnto whome bee honour and power euerlasting, Amen.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Who only hath immortalitie, dwelling in the light that no man can attayne vnto, Whom no man hath seene, neither can see, vnto whom be honour & power euerlastyng. Amen.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom `be' honor and power eternal. Amen.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    who only hath immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom [be] honor and power eternal. Amen.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    Who only has life for ever, living in light to which no man may come near; whom no man has seen or is able to see: to whom be honour and power for ever. So be it.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor can see: to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Tim 1:17 : 17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • John 1:18 : 18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.
  • 1 John 1:5 : 5 This then is the message which we have heard from him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.
  • Ps 104:2 : 2 Who covers Yourself with light as with a garment: who stretches out the heavens like a curtain:
  • Rev 21:3 : 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, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God.
  • Rev 22:5 : 5 And there shall be no night there; and they need no lamp, nor light of the sun; for the Lord God gives them light: and they shall reign forever and ever.
  • Jude 1:25 : 25 To God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.
  • Rev 1:6 : 6 And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
  • Rev 1:8 : 8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.
  • Rev 1:16-18 : 16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his face was like the sun shining in its strength. 17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last: 18 I am he who lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
  • Rev 4:11 : 11 "You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, honor, and power; for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and were created."
  • Rev 7:12 : 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.
  • Isa 57:15 : 15 For thus says the high and lofty One who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.
  • Hab 3:4 : 4 His brightness was like the light; He had rays coming from His hand, and there was the hiding of His power.
  • Heb 13:8 : 8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
  • Exod 3:14 : 14 And God said to Moses, I AM WHO I AM. And he said, Thus you shall say to the children of Israel, I AM has sent me to you.
  • Exod 33:20 : 20 And he said, You cannot see my face: for no man shall see me, and live.
  • Deut 32:40 : 40 For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live forever.
  • Ps 90:2 : 2 Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever you had formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, you are God.
  • John 6:46 : 46 Not that any man has seen the Father, except he who is from God, he has seen the Father.
  • John 8:58 : 58 Jesus said to them, Verily, verily, I say to you, Before Abraham was, I am.
  • John 14:9 : 9 Jesus said to him, Have I been so long with you, and yet you have not known me, Philip? He who has seen me has seen the Father; and how do you say then, Show us the Father?
  • Rom 16:25-27 : 25 Now to him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that was kept secret since the world began, 26 But now is revealed, and by the prophetic scriptures, according to the commandment of the eternal God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: 27 To the only wise God, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.
  • Eph 3:21 : 21 To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
  • Phil 4:20 : 20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  • Col 1:15 : 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation:

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 1 Tim 1:17
    84%

    17 Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • 1 Tim 6:14-15
    2 verses
    84%

    14 That you keep this commandment without spot, blameless until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:

    15 Which in His own time He will show, who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords;

  • Jude 1:24-25
    2 verses
    77%

    24 Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,

    25 To God our Savior, who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.

  • Rom 16:27
    74%

    27 To the only wise God, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

  • 1 Pet 5:11
    74%

    11 To Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • Rev 1:6
    72%

    6 And has made us kings and priests to God and his Father; to him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • Gal 1:5
    71%

    5 To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • 2 Tim 1:10
    71%

    10 But is now revealed by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who has abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel:

  • 1 Tim 6:17
    70%

    17 Charge those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy;

  • John 6:46
    70%

    46 Not that any man has seen the Father, except he who is from God, he has seen the Father.

  • John 1:18
    70%

    18 No one has seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.

  • Rom 11:36
    69%

    36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen.

  • Rev 7:12
    69%

    12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen.

  • Phil 4:20
    69%

    20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • Eph 3:21
    69%

    21 To Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. Amen.

  • 1 Cor 8:6
    68%

    6 Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things, and we for Him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, through whom are all things, and through Him we live.

  • Rev 4:9-10
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    68%

    9 Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever,

    10 the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

  • 1 Pet 1:8
    68%

    8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

  • Ps 113:5
    67%

    5 Who is like the LORD our God, who dwells on high,

  • Rev 5:13-14
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    67%

    13 And every creature which is in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to Him who sits on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever.

    14 Then the four living creatures said, Amen. And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever.

  • Rom 2:7
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    7 To those who by patient continuance in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:

  • Rev 1:17-18
    2 verses
    67%

    17 And when I saw him, I fell at his feet as dead. And he laid his right hand on me, saying to me, Do not be afraid; I am the first and the last:

    18 I am he who lives, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.

  • Col 1:15
    67%

    15 Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation:

  • Eph 1:21
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    21 Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world but also in that which is to come:

  • 2 Thess 1:9-10
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    9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;

    10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all who believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

  • Heb 7:3
    66%

    3 Without father, without mother, without genealogy, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like the Son of God; remains a priest continually.

  • 1 Chr 16:27
    66%

    27 Glory and honor are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

  • 1 Cor 15:53
    66%

    53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

  • 1 Pet 1:4
    66%

    4 To an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled, which does not fade away, reserved in heaven for you,

  • Eph 1:17
    66%

    17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him:

  • Heb 13:21
    66%

    21 Make you complete in every good work to do His will, working in you what is well-pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.

  • Ps 72:18
    66%

    18 Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does wondrous things.

  • 1 Pet 1:17
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    17 And if you call on the Father, who without respect of persons judges according to each one's work, conduct yourselves throughout the time of your stay here in reverent fear;

  • Heb 4:13
    66%

    13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight; but all things are naked and open unto the eyes of him to whom we must give account.

  • 1 John 1:5
    66%

    5 This then is the message which we have heard from him, and declare to you, that God is light, and in him there is no darkness at all.

  • 1 Pet 1:20-21
    2 verses
    66%

    20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

    21 Who through Him believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God.

  • Rev 20:6
    66%

    6 Blessed and holy is he who has part in the first resurrection. On such the second death has no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with Him a thousand years.

  • Rev 1:8
    66%

    8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, says the Lord, who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty.

  • Rev 11:17
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    17 saying, We give You thanks, O Lord God Almighty, who is and who was and who is to come, because You have taken Your great power and have reigned.

  • 1 Pet 4:11
    65%

    11 If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God; if anyone serves, let him do so with the ability which God gives: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

  • 2 Pet 1:16
    65%

    16 For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

  • 1 Tim 3:16
    65%

    16 And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen by angels, preached among the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.