2 Peter 1:19
And we have more sure the prophetic word; to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts;
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
In The King James Version
In Context
18and this voice we heard borne from heaven, being with him in the holy mount.
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture comes of private interpretation;
Cross References
Luke 1:78through the tender mercies of our God, whereby the dayspring from on high visited us,
John 1:7The same came for witness, to bear witness of the light, that through him all might believe.
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 →