1 Timothy 6:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 6:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 6:16 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 6:16 — 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 (KJV)
1 Timothy 6:16 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 6:16
“If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen?”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:16: hath, can, whom
“But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him? is able: Heb. hath retained, or, obtained strength”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:16: only, hath, can
“The eye of him that hath seen me shall see me no more: thine eyes are upon me, and I am not. I am...: that is, I can live no longer”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:16: hath, can, seen
“A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:16: hath, whom, honour
“Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest than the other.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 6:16: hath, seen, nor
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