1 Timothy 6:15

15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

1 Timothy 6:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
ESV
15 which he will display at the proper time--he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,
NLT
15 For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.
MSG
15 He'll show up right on time, his arrival guaranteed by the Blessed and Undisputed Ruler, High King, High God.
CSB
15 which God will bring about in His own time. [He is] the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords,

1 Timothy 6:15 Meaning and Commentary

1 Timothy 6:15

Which in his times he shall show
For though the time of Christ's appearing is unknown, yet the thing itself is certain; God will bring it about, and make it manifest in his own time, in the time that is fixed and appointed by him; and which is only known unto him, and which he keeps in his own power, and has reserved in his own breast:

who is the blessed;
the Syriac version reads, "the blessed God"; who is blessed in himself, in his Son and Spirit, in the perfections of his nature; who is God all-sufficient, has enough in himself for himself, and for all his creatures; who is the fountain and the author of all blessedness, temporal, spiritual, and eternal, which any of them are, or shall be possessed of:

and only Potentate;
or Governor of the whole world, which can be said of none but himself: he is the Governor among the nations, and over all the nations of the earth; his kingdom rules over all other kingdoms; and he has his power and government from himself, whereas all other potentates have their power from him, as follows:

the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
from whom they receive their sceptres, crowns, and kingdoms; by whom they reign, and are continued in their power; for he sets up kings, and removes kings at his pleasure, and to him they must be accountable for all their administrations another day; and at present they are under his influence, and at his control; he has their hearts, and their counsels, as well as kingdoms, in his hands, and under his overruling providence; and causes all to answer his wise and eternal purposes. These titles are used by the Jews, who style him, (Myklmh lk le Klm Mynwdah lk Nwda) , "Lord of all lords, King over all kings" F19. The same name is given to Christ, ( Revelation 19:16 ) which shows him to be equal with the Father.


FOOTNOTES:

F19 Zohar in Numb. fol. 100. 2.

1 Timothy 6:15 In-Context

13 In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you
14 to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,
16 who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.
17 Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment.

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Cross References 4

  • 1. 1 Timothy 2:6; Titus 1:3
  • 2. 1 Timothy 1:11
  • 3. 1 Timothy 1:17
  • 4. Deuteronomy 10:17; Psalms 136:3; Daniel 2:47; Revelation 1:5; Revelation 17:14; Revelation 19:16
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