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1 Timothy 1:17

1 Timothy 1:17
Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Now unto the King eternal,.... This doxology, or ascription of glory to God, on account of the grace bestowed upon the apostle, may be considered, either as referring to all the three divine Persons,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Now unto the king eternal - This ascription of praise is offered to God in view of the mercy which he had shown to so great a sinner. It is the outbreak of that grateful emotion which swelled his…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Now unto the King eternal - This burst of thanksgiving and gratitude to God, naturally arose from the subject then under his pen and eye. God has most wondrously manifested his mercy, in this…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Here the apostle, I. Returns thanks to Jesus Christ for putting him into the ministry. Observe, 1. It is Christ's work to put men into the ministry, Act 26:16, Act 26:17. God condemned the false…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

honour and glory This combination by itself is only found here. St Paul uses -glory" with the article generally.

Such an ascription is with St Paul a most characteristic close of passages which are…