2 Peter 1:20

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation;

1770 John Worsley NT

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19We have also the more sure word of the prophets, to which ye do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till the day dawn, and the morning-star rise in your hearts:

21for prophecy was not delivered of old at the will of man, but holy men of God spake 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 might be destroyed, that we might no longer be inslaved to sin:

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

James 1:3knowing this, that the trial 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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