2 Peter 1:19
And we have a more firm prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day may dawn, and [the] morning star may arise in your hearts;
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18and we heard this voice borne out of Heaven, being with Him at the holy mountain.
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Writing comes of private exposition,
Cross References
Psalms 119:105[NUN] Your word [is] a lamp to my foot, || And a light to my path.
Isaiah 8:20To the Law and to the testimony! If not, let them say after this manner, “That there is no dawn to it.”
Isaiah 41:21Bring your cause near, says YHWH, || Bring your mighty ones near, says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for your light has come, || And the glory of YHWH has risen on you.
Luke 1:78Through the yearnings of our God, || In which the rising from on high looked on us,
John 1:7this one came for testimony, that he might testify about the Light, that all 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 →