2 Peter 1:20

knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture comes of private interpretation;

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And 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;

21for prophecy was never brought by the will of man; but moved by the Holy Spirit, men spoke from God.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, in order that we should no longer be in bondage to sin.

Romans 13:11And that, knowing the time, that it is high time that we already were awaked out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

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