1 Timothy 6:15 “which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of…”

1 Timothy 6:15

which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

World English Bible

which at the right time he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

American Standard Version

which in its own times he shall show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Geneva Bible 1599

Which in due time hee shall shewe, that is blessed and Prince onely, the King of Kings and Lord of Lordes,

Darby Translation

which in its own time the blessed and only Ruler shall shew, the King of those that reign, and Lord of those that exercise lordship;

Young's Literal Translation

which in His own times He shall shew — the blessed and only potentate, the King of the kings and Lord of the lords,

Bible in Basic English

Which at the right time he will make clear, who is the eternal and only Ruler, King of kings, and Lord of lords;

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Cross references

“who”

1 Timothy 1:17 Psalm 47:2 Jeremiah 10:10 1 Timothy 1:11 Psalm 83:18 Jeremiah 46:18

1 Timothy 1:17 · BSB

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

Psalm 47:2 · BSB

How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth!

Jeremiah 10:10 · BSB

But the LORD is the true God; He is the living God and eternal King. The earth quakes at His wrath, and the nations cannot endure His indignation.

1 Timothy 1:11 · BSB

that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.

Psalm 83:18 · BSB

May they know that You alone, whose name is the LORD, are Most High over all the earth.

Jeremiah 46:18 · BSB

As surely as I live, declares the King, whose name is the LORD of Hosts, there will come one who is like Tabor among the mountains and like Carmel by the sea.

“the King”

Revelation 19:16 Revelation 17:14 Proverbs 8:15 Ezra 7:12

Revelation 19:16 · BSB

And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Revelation 17:14 · BSB

They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.”

Proverbs 8:15 · BSB

By me kings reign, and rulers enact just laws;

Ezra 7:12 · BSB

Artaxerxes, king of kings. To Ezra the priest, the scribe of the Law of the God of heaven: Greetings.

Also

1 Timothy 2:6

1 Timothy 2:6 · BSB

who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

14Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ,

16He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.

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