2 Peter 1:20

Understand this first: that every prophecy of Scripture does not result from one’s own interpretation.

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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, 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.

21For prophecy was not conveyed by human will at any time. Instead, holy men were speaking about God while inspired by the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6For we know this: that our former selves have been crucified together with him, so that the body which is of sin may be destroyed, and moreover, so that we may no longer serve sin.

Romans 13:11And we know the present time, that now is the hour for us to rise up from sleep. For already our salvation is closer than when we first believed.

James 1:3knowing that the proving of your faith exercises patience,

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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