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2 Peter 1

2 Peter 1:21

Eyewitnesses of His Majesty · 2 Peter 1:16–21
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Translations

Modern
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Traditional
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.
Literal
For not by the will of man was prophecy brought forth at any time, but being carried by the Holy Spirit, men spoke from God.
Latin
Non enim voluntate humana allata est aliquando prophetia: sed Spiritu Sancto inspirati, locuti sunt sancti Dei homines.

Original

Greek
English
For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Notes

2 Peter 1:20–21

comes from one’s own interpretation: This probably means that the prophets did not have to interpret God’s visions by themselves. God made the meaning clear to them so they could speak his message clearly and reliably.

2 Peter 1:16–21

Peter’s strong warning against the false teachers in chapter 2 is surrounded by his teaching about the certainty of the return of Jesus (see also 3:1–13). The false teachers were probably denying that Christ would truly return and judge the world. But Peter had seen Christ’s glory with his own eyes (1:16–18), and the words of Scripture are completely reliable (1:19–21). These truths show that Christ’s return is certain.

Parallels

Matthew 17:1–13 Mark 9:1–13 Luke 9:28–36

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Genesis, Book of Inspiration of the Bible Peter, Second Letter of Prophet, Prophetess Revelation Spirit of God

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