1 Timothy 6:16 meaning and explanation

He 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.

1 Timothy 6:16, Berean Standard Bible

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Paul closes his charge to Timothy with a doxology, a burst of praise to God. The sentence describes God's uniqueness: he alone possesses immortality, meaning he is not subject to death as every creature is.

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