2 Peter 1:19
We have also a more sure word (o. logos) of prophecy; unto which all of you do well that all of you take heed, as unto a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
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18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Cross References
Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them.
Isaiah 41:21Produce your cause, says the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you.
Luke 1:78Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us,
John 1:7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.
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 →