2 Peter 1:20 “Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes fro…”

2 Peter 1:20

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

So that yee first knowe this, that no prophecie of the Scripture is of any priuate interpretation.

Darby Translation

knowing this first, that [the scope of] no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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Cross references

“Knowing”

2 Peter 3:3 Romans 13:11 James 1:3 Romans 6:6 1 Timothy 1:9

2 Peter 3:3 · BSB

Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Romans 13:11 · BSB

And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.

James 1:3 · BSB

because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Romans 6:6 · BSB

We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.

1 Timothy 1:9 · BSB

We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,

“that”

Romans 12:6

Romans 12:6 · BSB

We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

19We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

21For 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.

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