2 Peter 1:20-21

New American Standard Bible

²⁰But ^(A)know this first of all, that ^(B)no prophecy of Scripture ^[a]becomes a matter of ^[b]someone’s own interpretation, ²¹for ^(C)no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men ^(D)moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

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2 Peter 1:20-21

Young's Literal Translation

²⁰this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,

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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2 Peter 1:20-21

New International Version

²⁰Above all, you must understand^(A) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. ²¹For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God^(B) as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.^(C)

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