2 Peter 1:20

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

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; to which ye do well that ye take heed, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

21For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him , that the body of sin may be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.

Romans 13:11And this, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

James 1:3Knowing this , that the trying of your faith worketh 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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