2 Peter 1:19
And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise — in your hearts;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
18and this voice we — we did hear, out of heaven borne, being with him in the holy mount.
20this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
Cross References
Psalms 119:105[Nun.] A lamp to my foot [is] Thy word, And a light to my path.
Isaiah 8:20To the law and to the testimony! If not, let them say after this manner, 'That there is no dawn to it.'
Isaiah 41:21Bring near your cause, saith Jehovah, Bring nigh your mighty ones, saith the king of Jacob.
Isaiah 60:1Arise, be bright, for come hath thy light, And the honour of Jehovah hath risen on thee.
Luke 1:78Through the tender mercies of our God, In which the rising from on high did look upon us,
John 1:7this one came for testimony, that he might testify about 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 →