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2 Peter 1:16

For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but had been eye-witnesses of his majesty.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15Moreover I will endeavor that at all times ye may be able after my departure to call these things to mind.

17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when such a voice was borne to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased;

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Cross References

Matthew 24:3And as he sat on the mount of the Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying: Tell us, when will these things be, and what is the sign of thy coming and of the end of the world?

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying: All power was given to me in heaven and on earth.

Luke 9:28And it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.

John 17:2as thou gayest him authority over all flesh, that as many as thou hast given to him, to them he should give eternal life.

1 Corinthians 1:7so that ye are behind in no gift, waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:13-16

Spiritual Exertions. ( a. d. 67.) 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. I. The… Read the whole commentary →

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