2 Peter 1:20

Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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In The King James Version

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

In Context

19And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

21For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6Being conscious that our old man was put to death on the cross with him, so that the body of sin might be put away, and we might no longer be servants to sin.

Romans 13:11See then that the time has come for you to be awake from sleep: for now is your salvation nearer than when you first had faith.

James 1:3Because you have the knowledge that the testing of your faith gives you the power of going on in hope;

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:20-21

Inspiration of the Scriptures. ( a. d. 67.) 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. In these words the apostle lays down another argument to prove the… Read the whole commentary →

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