2 Peter 1:20

And first understand ye this thing, that each prophecy of scripture is not made by proper, [or by (one’s) own], interpretation;

Wycliffe Modern Spelling

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And we have a firmer word of prophecy, to which ye giving attention do well, as to a lantern that giveth light in a dark place, till the day begin to give light, and the day star spring in your hearts.

21for prophecy was not brought any time by man’s will, but the holy men of God inspired with the Holy Ghost spake. (for prophecy was not brought forth at any time by man’s will, but rather, the saints of God, or God’s people, inspired by the Holy Spirit spoke it forth.)

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Cross References

Romans 6:6witting this thing (or knowing this), that our old man is crucified together (with him), (so) that the body of sin be destroyed, (so) that we serve no more to sin.

Romans 13:11And we know (at) this time, that the hour is now, that we rise from sleep; for now is our health near (er), [or soothly now our health is nearer], (or for now our salvation, or our deliverance, is nearer), than when we (first) believed.

James 1:3witting that the proving of your faith worketh patience; (knowing that the proving of your faith produceth patience, or increaseth 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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