2 Peter 1:16

For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure you will be able to recall these things at any time.

17For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that voice came to him from the Majestic Glory: “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

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Cross References

Matthew 24:3Later, as Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately and said, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of yoʋr coming and of the end of the age?”

Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came and said to them, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.

Luke 9:28About eight days after he had spoken these words, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.

John 17:2just as yoʋ have given him authority over all flesh, to give eternal life to everyone yoʋ have given him.

1 Corinthians 1:7so that you are not lacking in any gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:13-16

Spiritual Exertions. ( a. d. 67.) 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. I. The… Read the whole commentary →

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