2 Peter 1:20

this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

19And 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;

21for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake.

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Cross References

Romans 6:6this knowing, that our old man was crucified with [him], that the body of the sin may be made useless, for our no longer serving the sin;

Romans 13:11And this, knowing the time, that for us, the hour already [is] to be aroused out of sleep, for now nearer [is] our salvation than when we did believe;

James 1:3knowing that the proof of your faith doth work 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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