Passage

Honor to the eternal King

Source and translation

World English Bible, Protestant Edition · Public domain · en

¹⁷Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.

1 Timothy 1:17World English Bible, Protestant Edition

The scene

After recalling the mercy he received, the writer gives honor and glory to the eternal King.

God is described as immortal, invisible and alone wise. The writer then addresses Timothy with an instruction linked to prophecies previously given.

Which descriptions of God appear in this expression of praise?