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2 Peter 1:16

For we were not following cunningly devised fables, when we told you of the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we had been eye-witnesses of his Majesty.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

15So I will do my best to enable you, even after my departure, continually to call these things to mind.

17For he did receive honor and glory from God the Father, when there was borne such a voice to him from the Majestic Glory, This is my Son, my Beloved, in whom I delight;

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Cross References

Matthew 24:3When he had seated himself on the Mount of Olives, his disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?"

Matthew 28:18And Jesus came forward to them and spoke to them, saying. "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.

Luke 9:28About eight days after this it happened that Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and went up on the mountain to pray.

John 17:2"since thou hast given him authority over all mankind, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast given him.

1 Corinthians 1:7so that you lack no divine gift, while you are waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Matthew Henry on 2 Peter 1:13-16

Spiritual Exertions. ( a. d. 67.) 12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth. 13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; 14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath showed me. 15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance. I. The… Read the whole commentary →

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