1 Timothy 6:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

1 Timothy 6:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

1 Timothy 6:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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1 Timothy 6:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“He alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no man has seen nor can see, to whom be honor and eternal power. Amen.”

1 Timothy 6:16 — World English Bible

1 Timothy 6:16 ASV — 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. ”

1 Timothy 6:16 — American Standard Version

1 Timothy 6:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“who only is having immortality, dwelling in light unapproachable, whom no one of men did see, nor is able to see, to whom <FI>is<Fi> honour and might age-during! Amen.”

1 Timothy 6:16 — Young's Literal Translation

1 Timothy 6:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“who only has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light; whom no man has seen, nor is able to see; to whom [be] honour and eternal might. Amen. ”

1 Timothy 6:16 — Darby Translation

1 Timothy 6:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“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.”

1 Timothy 6:16 — Geneva Bible

1 Timothy 6:16 in Context — 1 Timothy 6

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

15 Which in his times he shall shew, 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; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen.

17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;

18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;

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What Does 1 Timothy 6:16 Mean?

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