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Selected Verse: 1 Timothy 6:15 - King James
| Verse |
Translation |
Text |
| 1Ti 6:15 |
King James |
Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; |
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| A Commentary, Critical, Practical, and Explanatory on the Old and New Testaments, by Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset and David Brown [1882] |
in his times--Greek, "His own [fitting] times" (Act 1:7). The plural implies successive stages in the manifestation of the kingdom of God, each having its own appropriate time, the regulating principle and knowledge of which rests with the Father (Ti1 2:6; Ti2 1:9; Tit 1:3; Heb 1:1).
he shall show--"display": an expression appropriate in reference to His "APPEARING," which is stronger than His "coming," and implies its visibility; "manifest": make visible (compare Act 3:20): "He" is the Father (Ti1 6:16).
blessed--in Himself: so about to be the source of blessing to His people at Christ appearing, whence flows their "blessed hope" (Ti1 1:11; Tit 2:13).
only-- (Joh 17:3; Rom 16:27; Rev 15:4).
King of kings--elsewhere applied also to Jesus (Rev 1:5; Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16). |
| Notes on the Bible, by Albert Barnes, [1834] |
Which in his times he shall show - Which God will reveal at such times as he shall deem best. It is implied here that the time is unknown to people; see the notes on Act 1:7.
Who is the blessed and only Potentate - God, who is the ruler over all. The word used here - δυνάστης dunastēs - means one who is "mighty" Luk 1:22, then a prince or ruler; compare Act 8:27. It is applied here to God as the mighty ruler over the universe.
The King of kings - Who claims dominion over all the kings of the earth. In Rev 7:14, the same appellation is applied to the Lord Jesus, ascribing to him universal dominion.
Lord of lords - The idea here is, that all the sovereigns of the earth are under his sway; that none of them can prevent the accomplishment of his purposes; and that he can direct the winding up of human affairs when he pleases. |
| Vincent's Word Studies, by Marvin R. Vincent [1886] |
In his times (καιροῖς ἰδίοις)
Better, his own seasons, or its own seasons. Either the seasons proper to the appearing, or the seasons which God shall see fit to select. See on Ti1 2:6.
Potentate (δυνάστης)
Only here of God. Very often in lxx. See Sir. 46:5; 2 Macc. 12:15, etc. In Class. applied to Zeus (Soph. Antig. 608). In Aesch. Agam. 6, the stars are called λαμπροὶ δυνάσται bright rulers, as the regulators of the seasons.
Of kings (τῶν βασιλευόντων)
Lit. of those who rule as kings. Only here for the noun, βασιλέων. Βασιλεὺς βσιλέων king of kings, Rev 17:14; Rev 19:16.
Of lords (κυριευόντων)
Lit. of those who Lord it. Only here for the noun κυρίων. See κύριος κυρίων Lord of lords, Rev 19:16; comp. lxx, Deu 10:17; Psa 135:3. Probably liturgical. |
| Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible, by John Wesley [1754-65] |
| Which - Appearing. In his own times - The power, the knowledge, and the revelation of which, remain in his eternal mind. |
| Adam Clarke Commentary on the Whole Bible - Published 1810-1826 |
Which in his times he shall show - Jesus will appear in the most proper time; the time which the infinite God in his wisdom has appointed for the second coming of his Son.
The blessed and only Potentate - Δυναστης, Potentate, is applied to secular governors; but none of these can be styled ὁ μακαριος και μονος, the happy and only One; ὁ Βασιλευς των βασιλευοντων, the King of kings, or the King over all kings; and Κυριος των κυριευοντων, the Lord over all lords or rulers. These are titles which could not be given to any mortals. This is made more specific by the verse following. |
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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.
5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
4 Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen.
3 And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent.
13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;
11 According to the glorious gospel of the blessed God, which was committed to my trust.
16 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.
20 And he shall send Jesus Christ, which before was preached unto you:
1 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets,
3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
27 And he arose and went: and, behold, a man of Ethiopia, an eunuch of great authority under Candace queen of the Ethiopians, who had the charge of all her treasure, and had come to Jerusalem for to worship,
22 And when he came out, he could not speak unto them: and they perceived that he had seen a vision in the temple: for he beckoned unto them, and remained speechless.
7 And he said unto them, It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power.
3 Praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant.
17 For the LORD your God is God of gods, and Lord of lords, a great God, a mighty, and a terrible, which regardeth not persons, nor taketh reward:
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
16 And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS.
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.
6 Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time.