2 Peter 1:20

Knowing this in the first place, that all scriptural prophecy is not from any man’s own suggestions.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And we hold the prophetic word more confirmed, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark passage, until the day dawn, and the morning-star arise upon your hearts.

21For prophecy in old time came not by the will of man: but the holy men of God spake under the impulse of the Holy Ghost.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6knowing this, that our old man hath been crucified with him, that the body of sin might be abolished, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

Romans 13:11And thus do, knowing the time; for the hour is come that we should awake from sleep, for now our salvation is nearer than when we believed.

James 1:3knowing that the proof of your faith produceth 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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