• 1 Timothy 6:15
    The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures

    • 15 ἣν which καιροῖς to appointed times ἰδίοις own δείξει will show ὁ the μακάριος happy καὶ and μόνος only δυνάστης, Potentate, ὁ the βασιλεὺς King τῶν of the (ones) βασιλευόντων ruling as kings καὶ and κύριος Lord τῶν of the (ones) κυριευόντων, ruling as lords,

  • 1 Timothy Study Notes—Chapter 6
    New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)

    • 6:15

      the happy and only Potentate: The context and the wording strongly suggest that Paul is here referring to Jesus Christ. Paul has just mentioned “the manifestation of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1Ti 6:14) Here he contrasts the Lord Jesus Christ with imperfect human rulers. The Greek word rendered “Potentate” (dy·naʹstes) could refer to a king, but also to a subordinate ruler under a king’s authority, such as a prince. The word fittingly describes Jesus, who rules as King under the authority of his Father, Jehovah. Jesus is the only Ruler to whom God has directly “given rulership, honor, and a kingdom,” in fulfillment of Da 7:14. Because Jesus’ rulership is unique, he may rightly be called the “only Potentate.” He is above any earthly king or lord, including the kings who ruled in Jehovah’s name in ancient Jerusalem. Thus Jesus is King and Lord over them all.​—Compare Re 17:14; 19:16.

      happy: Jesus is supremely “happy,” or blessed, as the Potentate in that he enjoys the blessing and favor of Jehovah God. (Php 2:9-11) As “the image of the invisible God,” Jesus also perfectly reflects the joy of his Father, “the happy God.”​—Col 1:15; 1Ti 1:11 and study note; compare Pr 8:30, 31.