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1 Timothy 6:16
ESV who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see. To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen.
NIV 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.
NASB who alone possesses immortality and dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
CSB who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see, to him be honor and eternal power. Amen.
NLT He alone can never die, and he lives in light so brilliant that no human can approach him. No human eye has ever seen him, nor ever will. All honor and power to him forever! Amen.
KJV 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.

What does 1 Timothy 6:16 mean?

This verse continues a second doxology in this letter. The first doxology is found in 1 Timothy 1:17. Paul states that God has immortality, meaning He can never die; human immortality is only what we receive from Him (Romans 2:7; 1 Corinthians 15:53, 54; 2 Timothy 1:10). God also "dwells in unapproachable light," radiating the glory of God in heaven. Interestingly, Paul states the Lord is someone "whom no one has ever seen or can see." God's glory was also covered by a cloud in Exodus 24:15–18 as well. Again, the connection between the Father and Jesus both being God is emphasized.

In addition, Paul states, "To him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen." The Lord is to be worshiped and will reign forever. This would have stood as an interesting contrast in Ephesus where Artemis was worshiped as well as the emperor. The Lord reigns as the only God and had more power than any person or deity.
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