2 Peter 1:20

knowing this first, that [the scope of] no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And we have the prophetic word [made] surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until [the] day dawn and [the] morning star arise in your hearts;

21for prophecy was not ever uttered by [the] will of man, but holy men of God spake under the power of [the] Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man has been crucified with [him], that the body of sin might be annulled, that we should no longer serve sin.

Romans 13:11This also, knowing the time, that it is already time that *we* should be aroused out of sleep; for now [is] our salvation nearer than when we believed.

James 1:3knowing that the proving of your faith works endurance.

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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