1 Timothy 1:17

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

Cross-reference

In 1 Timothy 6:15, Paul calls God 'blessed and only Ruler, King of kings'—reinforcing the doxology of 1:17.

1 Timothy 6:16 repeats 'alone immortal' and 'invisible'—forming a matching doxology to 1:17.

Revelation 19:16 gives Christ the title 'King of kings' — directly echoing the honor and glory due to the eternal King here.

Romans 16:27 ascribes glory to the only wise God forever, a doxology that parallels the praise of 'only God' and 'glory forever' here.

Romans 1:20 Parallel

Romans 1:20 explains that God's invisible attributes are clearly seen in creation, connecting to the 'invisible' and 'eternal' here.

In Ephesians 3:21, Paul concludes 'to him be glory... for ever and ever! Amen' — almost identical to the doxology here.

Colossians 1:15 identifies Christ as the image of the invisible God, directly paralleling the description of God as 'invisible' in this verse.

John 1:18 Parallel

John 1:18 echoes that no one has ever seen God, reinforcing the 'invisible' attribute of the only God in this doxology.

Matthew 6:13 concludes the Lord's Prayer with 'yours is the kingdom, power, and glory forever' — a similar doxology praising God's eternal reign.

Daniel 4:37 Parallel

In Daniel 4:37, Nebuchadnezzar praises the 'King of heaven' — the same royal ascription Paul gives to the eternal God.

Daniel 4:34 Parallel

In Daniel 4:34, Nebuchadnezzar glorifies God as 'him who lives forever' — directly parallel to Paul's 'King eternal'.

Hebrews 1:8-13 declares the Son's throne forever and His unchanging nature — reinforcing the eternal and immortal attributes of the King praised here.

Hebrews 11:27 says Moses endured by seeing Him who is invisible, providing an example of faith in the invisible God praised here.

Jeremiah 10:10 calls God 'the living God, the eternal King'—directly matching Paul's doxology.

In 1 Peter 5:11, Peter ascribes 'power for ever and ever. Amen' — a shorter doxology sharing the eternal glory formula.

Psalm 145:13 affirms God's kingdom is everlasting—matching the eternal reign in 1:17.

Psalm 90:2 Parallel

Psalm 90:2 declares God 'from everlasting to everlasting'—directly paralleling Paul's 'King eternal'.

Revelation 19:6 declares 'Lord God Almighty reigns,' resonating with the eternal King praised in the doxology.

Revelation 19:1 shouts 'Hallelujah!' ascribing salvation and glory to God, matching the eternal praise theme.

Revelation 17:14 calls the Lamb 'Lord of lords and King of kings' — identifying Him as the supreme, eternal King praised here.

Revelation 7:12 ascribes praise, glory, and honor to God forever — a direct parallel to the doxology.

Revelation 4:8-11 shows heavenly beings worshiping God as holy and eternal, echoing the doxology's honor and glory.

Jude 1:25 Parallel

Jude 1:25 praises the only God with glory and dominion forever, closely mirroring this doxology to the King eternal.

Psalm 41:13 Parallel

Psalm 41:13 ends with 'from everlasting to everlasting' and 'Amen', a doxology that mirrors the 'forever and ever' and 'Amen' here.

Psalm 45:6 Parallel

Psalm 45:6 addresses God's eternal throne—'Your throne, O God, will last forever'—echoing 1:17.

1 John 4:12 Parallel

1 John 4:12 restates that no one has ever seen God, reinforcing the 'invisible' nature of the only God in this doxology.

Psalm 72:18 Parallel

In Psalm 72:18, the psalmist praises God 'who alone does marvelous deeds' — matching Paul's 'only God' in this doxology.

Psalm 72:19 Parallel

In Psalm 72:19, 'praise be to his glorious name forever... Amen and Amen' mirrors Paul's 'honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.'

In 2 Peter 3:18, Peter writes 'to him be glory both now and forever! Amen' — matching Paul's eternal praise.

In Psalm 106:48, the doxology 'from everlasting to everlasting... Amen!' shares the same eternal scope and closing 'Amen' as Paul's doxology.

2 Timothy 4:18 closes with nearly identical doxology—'to him be glory forever and ever. Amen.'

Hebrews 13:21 ends with doxology 'to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen'—matching this doxology.

Philippians 4:20 ends with an identical doxology—'to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.'

1 Peter 4:11 concludes with 'to him be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen'—similar doxology.

In Galatians 1:5, this identical doxology — 'to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen' — concludes Paul's greeting, matching the exact closing here.

In 2 Corinthians 11:31, Paul describes God as 'blessed forever' — a parallel doxological ascription that aligns with the eternal praise here.

In 1 Corinthians 8:4, Paul affirms 'there is no God but one' — directly supporting the confession of the only God here.

John 5:26 Related theme

In John 5:26, the Father has life in himself — reinforcing the attribute of being immortal and the source of all life.

Isaiah 57:15 describes God as 'he who lives forever' — directly paralleling the immortality attributed to God here.

Deuteronomy 4:16 warns against making images because God had no form, relating to the 'invisible' attribute.

Deuteronomy 33:27 calls God 'the eternal God' with everlasting arms, paralleling the eternal King.

In 1 Chronicles 29:10, David's doxology praises God 'from everlasting to everlasting' — directly echoing the eternal kingship here.

Psalm 29:10 Parallel

Psalm 29:10 declares 'the LORD is enthroned as King forever' — reinforcing the image of God as eternal King here.

Psalm 89:52 Parallel

Psalm 89:52 closes with 'Praise be to the LORD forever! Amen and Amen' — a doxology matching the honor and glory forever here.

Isaiah 40:28 calls God 'the everlasting God' — directly supporting the description of Him as eternal and immortal here.

Isaiah 43:13 says 'from ancient days I am he' — affirming God's eternal existence and sovereignty as the King here.

Romans 16:26 Related theme

In Romans 16:26, the 'eternal God' is revealed through prophecy — echoing the eternal nature of the King praised here.

Lamentations 5:19 states 'You, LORD, reign forever' — directly parallel to the eternal kingship praised here.

Habakkuk 1:12 declares God is 'from everlasting' and 'you will never die' — mirroring the eternal and immortal attributes here.

John 4:24 Related theme

In John 4:24, God is spirit — directly complementing the description here of God as invisible and beyond human perception.

Genesis 21:33 calls God 'the Everlasting God,' directly matching the 'King eternal' title.

John 5:37 Parallel

In John 5:37, Jesus says no one has seen the Father's form — echoing the invisible nature of God praised here.

Romans 1:25 Parallel

In Romans 1:25, Paul contrasts worshipping the creature with the Creator who is blessed forever — a direct parallel to the doxology here.

In Romans 11:36, this same doxological formula — 'to him be glory forever' — praises God as the origin of all things, matching the eternal glory ascribed here.

Romans 1:23 Contrast

Romans 1:23 describes people exchanging the glory of the immortal God for idols — highlighting the unique immortality praised here.

Daniel 2:44 Parallel

Daniel 2:44 describes God's eternal kingdom that will never be destroyed — echoing the 'King eternal' praised here.

Daniel 7:14 Parallel

Daniel 7:14 speaks of everlasting dominion given to the Son of Man — reinforcing the theme of an eternal King.

Psalm 10:16 Parallel

Psalm 10:16 declares 'The LORD is King forever'—paralleling Paul's 'King eternal'.

Revelation 5:12 ascribes glory to the Lamb—parallel doxological structure but different recipient (God vs Lamb).

Nehemiah 9:5 blesses God from everlasting to everlasting, echoing the 'King eternal' and eternal praise in this verse.

1 Chronicles 29:11 ascribes greatness, power, and glory to God, an OT doxology that thematically parallels this praise of God's majesty.

Malachi 1:14 declares God as a 'great King' whose name is feared — reinforcing the honor and glory due to the eternal King here.

Psalm 47:6-8 calls God 'King of all the earth'—reinforcing Paul's depiction of God as sovereign King.