2 Peter 1:20

So that ye fyrst knowe this. that no prophesye in the scripture hath eny private interpretacion.

Tyndale New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19We have also a right sure worde of prophesye wher vnto yf ye take hede as vnto a lyght that shyneth in a darke place ye do wel vntill the daye dawne and the daye starre aryse in youre hertes.

21For the scripture came never by the will of man: but holy men of god spake as they were moved by the holy goost.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6This we must remember that oure olde man is crucified with him also that the body of synne myght vtterly be destroyed that hence forth we shuld not be servauntes of synne.

Romans 13:11This also we knowe I mean the season howe that it is tyme that we shuld now awake oute of slepe. For now is oure salvacion nearer then when we beleved.

James 1:3for as moche as ye knowe how that the tryinge of youre fayth bringeth pacience: and let pacience

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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