2 Peter 1:19
And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
18and this voice we ourselves heard come out of heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.
20knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and light unto my path,
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.
Isaiah 41:21Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
Luke 1:78Because of the tender mercy of our God, Whereby the dayspring from on high shall visit us,
John 1:7The same came for witness, that he might bear witness of the light, that all might believe through him.
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 →