2 Peter 1:19
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts,
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18We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
Isaiah 8:20Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Isaiah 41:21Produce your cause,” says the LORD. “Bring out your strong reasons!” says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1“Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the LORD’s glory has risen on you!
Luke 1:78because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the dawn from on high will visit us,
John 1:7The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him.
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 →