2 Peter 1:20

So that yee first knowe this, that no prophecie of the Scripture is of any priuate interpretation.

Geneva Bible 1599

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19We haue also a most sure worde of the Prophets, to the which ye doe well that yee take heede, as vnto a light that shineth in a darke place, vntill the day dawne, and the day starre arise in your hearts.

21For the prophecie came not in olde time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moued by the holy Ghost.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sinne might be destroied, that henceforth we should not serue sinne.

Romans 13:11And that, considering the season, that it is now time that we should arise from sleepe: for now is our saluation neerer, then when we beleeued it.

James 1:3Knowing that ye trying of your faith bringeth forth patience,

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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