2 Peter 1:20

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy comes from someone's own interpretation.

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

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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.

21For no prophecy was ever brought by the will of man, but men spoke from God when they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6We know this, that our old man was crucified with him, in order that the body of sin might be destroyed. This happened so that we should no longer be enslaved to sin.

Romans 13:11Because of this, you know the time, that it is already time for you to awake out of sleep. For now our salvation is nearer than when we first believed.

James 1:3You 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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