King James Version
1 Timothy 6:15 in the King James Version says “Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;” — study this verse from 1 Timothy chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;”
1 Timothy 6:15 · KJV
I give thee charge in the sight of God, who quickeneth all things, and before Christ Jesus, who before Pontius Pilate witnessed a good confession; confession: or, profession
That thou keep this commandment without spot, unrebukeable, until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ:
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;
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.
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; uncertain: Gr. uncertainty of riches
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“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“Lord”
G2962supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
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