2 Peter 1:20

First of all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation.

Text-Critical English NT

In The King James Version

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

In Context

19So we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed. 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.

21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6For we know that our old self has been crucified with him so that the body of sin might be done away with, and we might no longer be enslaved to sin.

Romans 13:11And do this, knowing that the hour has now come for us to be awakened from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

James 1:3because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:20-21

Inspiration of the Scriptures. ( a. d. 67.) 19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: 20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. 21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. In these words the apostle lays down another argument to prove the… Read the whole commentary →

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