2 Peter 1:19
We also have the confirming word of prophecy that's absolutely trustworthy, and you will benefit from paying close attention to it. It's like a lamp that shines in a dark place until the day dawns, and the morning star shines to illuminate your minds.
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18We ourselves heard this voice speak from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp that shows me where to walk, it's a light for my path.
Isaiah 8:20Go and examine God's law and his instructions! If what they say doesn't correspond with God's word, there will be no dawn for them.
Isaiah 41:21“Now you submit your case,” says the Lord. “Present your evidence,” says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Stand up and shine, for your light has come; the glory of the Lord has risen on you.
Luke 1:78Through God's caring kindness to us, heaven's dawn will break upon us
John 1:7He came as a witness to explain about the light so that everyone might believe through him.
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 →