2 Peter 1:18

We ourselves heard this voice brought from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

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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 a voice was brought to him by the Majestic Glory saying, “This is my beloved Son, with him I am well pleased.”

19For we have this prophetic word made more sure, and you 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.

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Cross References

Exodus 3:1Now Moses was still shepherding the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian. Moses led the flock to the far side of the wilderness and arrived at Horeb, the mountain of God.

Joshua 5:15The commander of Yahweh's army said to Joshua, “Take off your sandals from your feet, because the place you are standing is holy.” That is what Joshua did.

Isaiah 56:7—I will bring to my holy mountain and make them joyful in my house of prayer; 1 their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar. 1 For my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations, 1

Matthew 17:6When the disciples heard it, they fell on their face and were very 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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