1 Timothy
“Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17
1 Timothy 1:17 (KJV) speaks to worship, adoration, and praise — words set in 1 Timothy, Paul's guidance to a young pastor. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.”
Romans 11:36“Wherefore thou art great, O LORD God: for there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, according to all that we have heard with our ears.”
2 Samuel 7:22“Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;”
Psalms 108:5“I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.”
Psalms 145:1“Who is this King of glory? The LORD of hosts, he is the King of glory. Selah.”
Psalms 24:10“Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.”
Psalms 145:3
Common questions
What does 1 Timothy 1:17 mean?
In the King James Version, 1 Timothy 1:17 reads: "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." The verse speaks to worship, adoration, and praise. To read it well, take it in the flow of 1 Timothy 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is 1 Timothy 1:17 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen." is 1 Timothy 1:17 in the King James Version (KJV), found in 1 Timothy chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to 1 Timothy 1:17?
Verses that sit beside 1 Timothy 1:17 include Romans 11:36, 2 Samuel 7:22, and Psalms 108:5. Reading them alongside 1 Timothy 1:17 deepens the theme of worship.
How can I pray with 1 Timothy 1:17?
Read 1 Timothy 1:17 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.