2 Peter 1:20

know this in the first place, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And 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:

21For in the olden time prophecy did not come by the will of man: but men moved by the Holy Ghost spoke from God.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man is crucified along with him, in order that the body of sin may be destroyed, that we may no longer serve sin;

Romans 13:11And recognizing this time, that it is already the hour we should wake out of sleep: for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

James 1:3Knowing that the trial of your faith works out 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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