2 Peter 1:18

These were the words that we heard, borne to our ears from heaven, when we were with him on that sacred mountain.

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In The King James Version

And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

In Context

17For he received honor and glory from God the Father, when from the glory of the Divine Majesty there were borne to his ears words such as these – ‘This is my dearly loved son, who brings me great joy.’

19And still stronger is the assurance that we have in the teaching of the prophets; to which you will do well to pay attention (as if it were a lamp shining in a gloomy place), until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

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Cross References

Joshua 5:15The captain of the host of the Lord said to Joshua, “Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you are standing is sacred.” Joshua did so.

Matthew 17:6The disciples, on hearing this, fell on their faces, greatly afraid.

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 →

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