1Ti 6:15-16 | Barnes | STEP | Verse 15. Which in his times he shall show . Which God will reveal at such times as he shall deem best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to men. . Who is the blessed and only Potentate . God who is the Ruler over all. The word used here--δυναστης--means one who is mighty , , then a prince or ruler. Comp. . It is applied here to God as the mighty ruler over the universe. The King of kings . Who claims dominion over all the kings of the earth. In , the same appellation is applied to the Lord Jesus, ascribing to him universal dominion. Lord of lords . The idea here is, that all the sovereigns of the earth are under his sway; that none of them can prevent the accomplishment of his purposes; and that he can direct the winding up of human affairs when he pleases. (e) "blessed" (f) "King of Kings"

1 Timothy 6:15-16

Verse 15. Which in his times he shall show. Which God will reveal at such times as he shall deem best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to men. Acts 1:7.

Who is the blessed and only Potentate. God who is the Ruler over all. The word used here--δυναστης--means one who is mighty, Lk 1:52, then a prince or ruler. Comp. Acts 8:27. It is applied here to God as the mighty ruler over the universe.

The King of kings. Who claims dominion over all the kings of the earth. In Rev 17:14, the same appellation is applied to the Lord Jesus, ascribing to him universal dominion.

Lord of lords. The idea here is, that all the sovereigns of the earth are under his sway; that none of them can prevent the accomplishment of his purposes; and that he can direct the winding up of human affairs when he pleases.

(e) "blessed" 1Timm 1:17 (f) "King of Kings" Rev 17:14 Verse 16. Who only hath immortality. The word here--αθανασια --properly means exemption from death, and seems to mean that God, in his own nature, enjoys a perfect and certain exemption from death. Creatures have immortality only as they derive it from him, and of course are dependent on him for it. He has it by his very nature, and it is in his case underived, and he cannot be deprived of it. It is one of the essential attributes of his being, that he will always exist, and that death cannot reach him. Comp. the expression in Jn 5:26. "The Father hath life in himself," Jn 5:26.

Dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto. Gr., "Inhabiting inapproachable light." The light where he dwells is so brilliant and dazzling, that mortal eyes could not endure it. This is a very common representation of the dwelling-place of God. See examples quoted in Pricaeus, in loc. Heaven is constantly represented as a place of the most pure and brilliant light, needing not the light of the sun, or the moon, or the stars, Rev 21:23,24; Rev 22:5, and God is represented as dwelling in that light, surrounded by amazing and inapproachable glory. Comp. Rev 4:6; Eze 1:4, Heb 1:3.

Whom no man hath seen nor can see. Jn 1:18.

To whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Rom 11:36.

(h) "whom no man hath" Ex 33:20 (i) "be honour" Jude 1:25, Rev 1:6