2 Peter 1:19
And we have the prophetic word sure, to which ye do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar arises in your hearts.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
18And we heard this voice, which was brought out of heaven, being with him on the holy mountain.
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture comes to pass of a personal interpretation.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and light to my path.
Isaiah 8:20[Seek] to the law and to the testimony! If they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Isaiah 41:21Produce your case, says LORD. Bring forth your strong reasons, says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for thy light has come, and the glory of LORD has risen upon thee.
Luke 1:78because of the bowels of mercy of our God, by which the dayspring from on high came to help us,
John 1:7This man came for testimony so that he might testify about the light, so that all might believe through him.
Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:17-19
Evidence of the Gospel. ( a. d. 67.) 16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount. Here we have the reason of giving the foregoing… Read the whole commentary →