2 Peter 1:19
We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
18And we ourselves heard this voice from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.
20Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
Isaiah 41:21“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Luke 1:78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
John 1:7He came as a witness to testify about the Light, so that through him everyone 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 →