2 Peter 1:19
And so, we have an even firmer prophetic word, to which you would do well to listen, as to a light shining within a dark place, until the day dawns, and the daystar rises, in your hearts.
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18We also heard this voice conveyed from heaven, when we were with him on the holy mountain.
Cross References
Isaiah 8:20And this is, moreover, for the sake of the law and the testimony. But if they do not speak according to this Word, then he will not have the morning light.
Isaiah 41:21Bring your case forward, says the Lord. Bring it here, if you have anything to allege, says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Rise up to be illuminated, O Jerusalem! For your light has arrived, and the glory of the Lord has risen over you.
Luke 1:78through the heart of the mercy of our God, by which, descending from on high, he has visited us,
John 1:7He arrived as a witness to offer testimony about the Light, so that all would 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 →