Is 1 Timothy 6:16 Poorly Translated?

[Van]

In summary, 1 Timothy 6:16 translation choices could be improved as follows:

"the One exhibiting immortality, dwelling in inaccessible light, whom no human has seen or can see, to Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen"

1. Chose "one" over "only one" because if the best choice is possessing, all those born anew possess spiritual immortality.
2. Chose "inaccessible" over unapproachable because the kingdom is approachable as indicated by Matthew 23:13.

3. Chose "human" over man or one because Jesus and angels have seen the Father.

4. Chose "dominion" over power to emphasize our acceptance of God's sovereignty.

5. Settled on "exhibiting" over having, possessing, manifesting or demonstrating to emphasize the obvious nature of His characteristic. This choice is consistent with sick folks exhibiting illness, and healthy folks exhibiting wellness thus in such and such a condition.

 

[Van]

Here are several verses where "echo" could be translated as exhibiting:

Matthew 9:12
But when Jesus heard this, He said, “It is not those exhibiting health who need a physician, but those exhibiting illness.

Mark 2:17
And hearing this, Jesus *said to them, “It is not those exhibiting health who need a physician, but those exhibiting illness; I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”

Mark 5:23
and *implored Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter is exhibiting the end; please come and lay Your hands on her, so that she will get well and live.”

Luke 5:31
And Jesus answered and said to them, “It is not those exhibiting wellness who need a physician, but those exhibiting illness.

John 4:52 So he inquired of them the hour when he exhibited improvement. Then they said to him, “Yesterday at the seventh hour the fever left him.”

1 Timothy 5:25
Likewise also, deeds that are good are quite evident, and those exhibiting otherwise cannot be concealed.