1 Timothy 1:17 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Bible Comments

King eternal. King of the ages (App-151.) The some expression Occurs in the Greek text of Tobit 13.6, 10, and the "God of the ages", Thes ton anionon, in Ecc 36:17. Compare Isaiah 9:6; Jeremiah 10:10.

immortal. Greek. aphtharlos. See Romans 1:23. Compare, 1 Timothy 6:16.

invisible. Greek. aorates. See Romans 1:20. Compare 1 Timothy 6:16; Exodus 33:20; John 1:18; Colossians 1:15; Hebrews 11:27.

wise. The texts omit, the word having crept in from Romans 16:27.

honour and glory. These words are coupled together in Hebrews 2:7; Hebrews 2:9; 2 Peter 1:17; Revelation 4:9; Revelation 4:11; Revelation 5:12; Revelation 5:13; Revelation 19:1, in describing Divine glory, and in reference to man in Romans 2:7; Romans 2:10; Revelation 21:24; Revelation 21:26.

glory. See p. 1511.

for ever and ever. App-151.

1 Timothy 1:17

17 Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.