2 Peter 1:19
And we have the more certain word of prophecy; to which you do well giving heed, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day may dawn, and the morning-star may rise in your hearts:
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
In Context
18We, being with him in the holy mount, heard this voice borne from heaven.
20know this in the first place, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
Cross References
Luke 1:78through the bowels of mercy of our God, in which the dayspring from on high looked upon us,
John 1:7The same came for a witness, that he might bear witness concerning the light, in order that all through him might believe.
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 →