1 Timothy 6:15
New International Version
which God will bring about in his own time—God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

New Living Translation
For, At just the right time Christ will be revealed from heaven by the blessed and only almighty God, the King of all kings and Lord of all lords.

English Standard Version
which he will display at the proper time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

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

Berean Literal Bible
which He will display in the own seasons, blessed and alone Sovereign, the King of those being kings, and the Lord of those being lords,

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

New King James Version
which He will manifest in His own time, He who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

New American Standard Bible
which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

NASB 1995
which He will bring about at the proper time— He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

NASB 1977
which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords;

Legacy Standard Bible
which He will bring about at the proper time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

Amplified Bible
which He will bring about in His own time—He who is the blessed and only Sovereign [the absolute Ruler], the King of those who reign as kings and Lord of those who rule as lords,

Christian Standard Bible
God will bring this about in his own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the Lord of lords,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
God will bring this about in His own time. He is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings, and the 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;

Contemporary English Version
The glorious God is the only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords. At the time that God has already decided, he will send Jesus Christ back again.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At the right time God will make this known. God is the blessed and only ruler. He is the King of kings and Lord of lords.

Good News Translation
His appearing will be brought about at the right time by God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and the Lord of lords.

International Standard Version
At the right time, he will make him known. God is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords.

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

NET Bible
--whose appearing the blessed and only Sovereign, the king of kings and Lord of lords, will reveal at the right time.

New Heart English Bible
which in its own times he will show, who is the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Webster's Bible Translation
Which in his times he will show who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Weymouth New Testament
For, as its appointed time, this will be brought about by the blessed and only Sovereign, 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.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
which He will show in His own times—the blessed and only sovereign, the King of the kings and Lord of the lords,

Berean Literal Bible
which He will display in the own seasons, blessed and alone Sovereign, the King of those being kings, and the Lord of those being lords,

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,

Smith's Literal Translation
Which the blessed and only sovereign shall show in his own times, the King of those reigning, and Lord of those ruling;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Which in his times he shall shew who is the Blessed and only Mighty, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Catholic Public Domain Version
For at the proper time, he shall reveal the blessed and only Power, the King of kings and the Lord of lords,

New American Bible
that the blessed and only ruler will make manifest at the proper time, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

New Revised Standard Version
which he will bring about at the right time—he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Who is to be revealed in his due time, blessed and all mighty God, the King of kings, and Lord of lords,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
He who is going to reveal himself in his time, The Blessed God and Only Mighty One, The King of Kings and the Lord of Power,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
which, in his own times, he will show, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Godbey New Testament
which the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of the kings, and Lord of the lords, will manifest in his own due times;

Haweis New Testament
which in his own appointed times he will shew forth, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords;

Mace New Testament
whose advent HE will in his own time display, WHO is perfectly happy, who alone is omnipotent, the king of kings, and the lord of all that bear rule;

Weymouth New Testament
For, as its appointed time, this will be brought about by the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

Worrell New Testament
which in His own times the Happy and Only Potentate will show, the King of kings and Lord of lords,

Worsley New Testament
which He will manifest in his own times, who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Fight the Good Fight
14Keep this commandment without stain or reproach until the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15which the blessed and only Sovereign One— the King of kings and Lord of lords— will bring about in His own time. 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.…

Cross References
Revelation 17:14
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.”

Revelation 19:16
And He has a name written on His robe and on His thigh: KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS.

Daniel 2:47
The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the God of gods and Lord of kings, the Revealer of Mysteries, since you were able to reveal this mystery.”

Daniel 4:37
Now I, Nebuchadnezzar, praise and exalt and glorify the King of heaven, for all His works are true and all His ways are just. And He is able to humble those who walk in pride.

Psalm 136:3
Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Philippians 2:9-11
Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, / that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,

Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

John 18:37
“Then You are a king!” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.”

1 Corinthians 15:25
For He must reign until He has put all His enemies under His feet.

Hebrews 1:3
The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Colossians 1:16-18
For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. / He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. / And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

Ephesians 1:20-22
which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,


Treasury of Scripture

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

who.

1 Timothy 1:11,17
According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust…

Psalm 47:2
For the LORD most high is terrible; he is a great King over all the earth.

Psalm 83:18
That men may know that thou, whose name alone is JEHOVAH, art the most high over all the earth.

the King.

Ezra 7:12
Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time.

Proverbs 8:15
By me kings reign, and princes decree justice.

Revelation 17:14
These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful.

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1 Timothy 6
1. Of the duty of servants.
3. Not to have fellowship with newfangled teachers.
6. Godliness is great gain;
10. and love of money the root of all evil.
11. What Timothy is to flee, and what to follow.
17. and whereof to admonish the rich.
20. To keep the purity of true doctrine, and to avoid godless ideas.














which
This word connects the preceding verses, specifically referring to the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ. It serves as a bridge, linking the promise of Christ's return to the attributes of God that follow. In the Greek, "which" (ὃν) is a relative pronoun that ties the certainty of God's action to His divine nature.

the blessed
The Greek word for "blessed" is "μακάριος" (makarios), which conveys a sense of divine happiness and fulfillment. This term is often used to describe the state of those who are in right relationship with God. Here, it emphasizes God's perfect and complete nature, highlighting His eternal joy and satisfaction, independent of external circumstances.

and only Sovereign One
The phrase "only Sovereign One" underscores the monotheistic belief central to Christianity, affirming that God alone holds supreme authority. The Greek term "δυνάστης" (dunastēs) is used here, meaning ruler or potentate, emphasizing God's unparalleled power and authority over all creation. Historically, this would contrast with earthly rulers, reminding believers of God's ultimate control.

the King of kings
This title, "King of kings," is a superlative expression found in both the Old and New Testaments, denoting God's supreme rule over all earthly kings. The Greek "βασιλεὺς βασιλέων" (basileus basileōn) signifies His ultimate authority and dominion. It reassures believers that no earthly power can rival God's sovereignty.

and Lord of lords
Similar to "King of kings," this title, "Lord of lords," further emphasizes God's supreme authority. The Greek "κύριος κυρίων" (kyrios kyriōn) reflects His dominion over all lords, both spiritual and temporal. This phrase is a reminder of God's ultimate control and the futility of opposing His will.

will bring about
The verb "will bring about" (Greek: "δείξει" - deixei) indicates God's active role in fulfilling His promises. It conveys certainty and divine timing, assuring believers that God's plans are not subject to human influence but are executed according to His perfect will.

in His own time
This phrase highlights the concept of divine timing, "καιροῖς ἰδίοις" (kairois idiois), meaning in His own seasons or appointed times. It reassures believers that God's actions are perfectly timed, even if they do not align with human expectations. This reflects a trust in God's wisdom and sovereignty, encouraging patience and faith in His ultimate plan.

(15) Which in his times he shall shew.--More accurately rendered, which in his own seasons. Here the language of fervid expectation is qualified by words which imply that in St. Paul's mind then there was no certainty about the period of the "coming of the Lord." It depended on the unknown and mysterious counsels of the Most High. The impression left upon our minds by the words of this and the preceding verse is that St. Paul had given up all hope of living himself to see the dawn of that awful day, but he deemed it more than probable that his son in the faith would live to witness it. Hence his words to him: "Keep the commandment without spot until the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Who is the blessed and only Potentate.--The stately and rhythmical doxology with which the solemn charge to Timothy is closed was not improbably taken from a hymn loved by the Ephesian Christians, and often sung in their churches; the words, then, were, likely enough, familiar to Timothy and his people, though now receiving a new and deeper meaning than before. Well might Timothy, as example to the flock of Ephesus, keep "the commandment without spot, unrebukeable"--fearlessly, even though danger and death were presented before him as the sure reward of his faithfulness--for He who in His own times should reveal (show) the Lord Jesus returning to earth in glory, was inconceivably greater and grander than any earthly potentate, king, or lord, before whose little throne Timothy might have to stand and be judged for his faithfulness to the "only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords."

Of the first of these sublime titles, God is termed "the blessed," or the happy, because He is the source of all blessedness and happiness; and the "only Potentate," in solemn assertion that the Christian's God was One, and that to none save to Him could this appellation "only Potentate" be applied. Possibly already in Ephesus the teachers of Gnosticism had begun their unhappy work--with their fables of the mighty aeons, and their strange Eastern conception of one God the source of good, and another the source of evil.

The King of kings, and Lord of lords.--God is king over those men style kings, and lord over all men call lords here.

Verse 15. - Its own for his, A.V. This correction seems to be manifestly right. The same phrase is rendered in 1 Timothy 2:6 and Titus 1:3 "in due time," in the A.V.; but in the R.V. 2:6 is "its own times," and in Titus 1:3 "his own seasons. In Galatians 6:9 καίρῳ ἰδίῳ is also rendered "in due season," in both the A.V. and the R.V. Such a phrase as ἐν καιροῖς ἰδίοις must be taken everywhere in the same sense. It clearly means at the fitting or proper time, and corresponds to the πλήρωμα τοῦ χρόνου, "the fullness of time," in Galatians 4:4. The two ideas are combined in Luke 1:20 (πληρωθήσονται εἰς τὸν καιρὸν αὐτῶν) and Luke 21:24 (comp. Ephesians 1:10). Shall show (δείξει). Δεικνύειν ἐπιφανείαν, "to show an appearing," is a somewhat unusual phrase, and is more classical than scriptural. The verb and the object are not of cognate sense (as "to display a display," or "to manifest a manifestation"), but the invisible God, God the Father, will, it is said, display the Epiphany of our Lord Jesus Christ. The wonder displayed and manifested to the world is the appearing of Christ in his glory. The Author of that manifestation is God. The blessed; ὁ μακάριος (not εὐλογητός, as in Mark 14:61), is only here and in 1 Timothy 1:11 (where see note) applied to God in Scripture. The blessed and only Potentate. The phrase is a remarkable one. Δυνάστης (Potentate), which is only found elsewhere in the New Testament in Luke 1:52 and Acts 8:27, is applied to God here only. It is, however, so applied in 2 Macc. 3:24 2Macc. 12:15 2Macc. 15:23, where we have Πάσης ἐξουσιας δυνάστης Γόν μέγαν τοῦ κόσμου δυνάστην, and Δυνάστα τὧ῀ν οὐρανῶν; in all which places, as here, the phrase is used to signify, by way of contrast, the superiority of the power of God over all earthly power. In the first of the above-cited passages the language is singularly like that here used by St. Paul. For it is said that ὁ πάσης ἐξουσίας δυνάστης, "the Prince (or Potentate) of all power made a great apparition," or "appearing" (ἐπιφονείαν μεγάλην ἐποίησεν), for the overthrow of the blasphemer and persecutor Heliodorus. St. Paul must have had this in his mind, and compared the effect of "the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ," in overthrowing the Neros of the earth with the overthrow of Heliodorus (comp. 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10). King of kings, and Lord of lords, etc. (compare the slightly different phrase in Revelation 17:14 and Revelation 19:16, applied to the Son). So in Psalm 136:2, 3, God is spoken of as "God of gods, and Lord of lords."

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
which
ἣν (hēn)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that.

[God] will bring about
δείξει (deixei)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1166: A prolonged form of an obsolete primary of the same meaning; to show.

in [His]
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

own
ἰδίοις (idiois)
Adjective - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate.

time—
καιροῖς (kairois)
Noun - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2540: Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.

[He who is] blessed
μακάριος (makarios)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

[the] only
μόνος (monos)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3441: Only, solitary, desolate. Probably from meno; remaining, i.e. Sole or single; by implication, mere.

Sovereign [One],
Δυνάστης (Dynastēs)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1413: (lit: a man who rules by force), a ruler, potentate; also: courtier, member of the court. From dunamai; a ruler or officer.

the
(ho)
Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

King
Βασιλεὺς (Basileus)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 935: A king, ruler, but in some passages clearly to be translated: emperor. Probably from basis; a sovereign.

of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

kings
βασιλευόντων (basileuontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 936: (a) I rule, reign, (b) I reign over. From basileus; to rule.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Lord
Κύριος (Kyrios)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2962: Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.

of
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

lords.
κυριευόντων (kyrieuontōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 2961: To have authority, rule over. From kurios; to rule.


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