2 Peter 1:20

But first be assured of this - that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And so we possess the word of prophecy made yet more sure. Unto this you do well to give heed as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

21For no prophecy was ever brought by the will of man; but moved by the Holy Spirit, men spoke for God.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6For this we know, that our old self was crucified with Christ, in order that the slave of sin might be destroyed; so that we should no longer be in slavery to sin -

Romans 13:11Carry out these injunctions because you know the crisis that we are in, that now it is high time for you to awake out of sleep; for now is our salvation nearer than when we first believed.

James 1:3because you know that the testing of your faith is working 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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