2 Peter 1:20

Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

21For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin may be destroyed, to the end that we may serve sin no longer.

Romans 13:11And that knowing the season; that it is now the hour for us to rise from sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

James 1:3Knowing that the trying of your faith worketh 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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