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2 Peter 1:12-21
Lexham English Bible
2 Peter 1:12-21
Lexham English Bible
12 Therefore I intend to remind you continually concerning these things, although you know them and are established in the truth that you have. 13 But I consider it right, for as long as I am in this habitation, to stir you up by a reminder, 14 because I[a] know that the removal of my habitation is imminent, as indeed our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will also make every effort that you are able at any time, after my departure, to recall these things to mind[b].
The Reliable Prophetic Word of Testimony
16 For we did not make known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ by[c] following ingeniously concocted myths, but by[d] being eyewitnesses of that one’s majesty. 17 For he received honor and glory from God the Father when[e] a voice such as this was brought to him by the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we ourselves heard this voice brought from heaven when we[f] were with him on the holy mountain, 19 and we possess as more reliable the prophetic word, to which you do well if you[g] 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, 20 recognizing this above all, that every prophecy of scripture does not come about from one’s own interpretation, 21 for no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.
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- 2 Peter 1:14 Here “because” is supplied as a component of the participle (“know”) which is understood as causal
- 2 Peter 1:15 Literally “to make recollection of these”
- 2 Peter 1:16 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“following”) which is understood as means
- 2 Peter 1:16 Here “by” is supplied as a component of the participle (“being”) which is understood as means
- 2 Peter 1:17 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the temporal genitive absolute participle (“was brought”)
- 2 Peter 1:18 Here “when” is supplied as a component of the participle (“were”) which is understood as temporal
- 2 Peter 1:19 Here “if” is supplied as a component of the participle (“pay attention to”) which is understood as conditional
2 Peter 1:12-21
New International Version
2 Peter 1:12-21
New International Version
Prophecy of Scripture
12 So I will always remind you of these things,(A) even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth(B) you now have. 13 I think it is right to refresh your memory(C) as long as I live in the tent of this body,(D) 14 because I know that I will soon put it aside,(E) as our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.(F) 15 And I will make every effort to see that after my departure(G) you will always be able to remember these things.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,(H) but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.(I) 17 He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”[a](J) 18 We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.(K)
19 We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,(L) and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light(M) shining in a dark place, until the day dawns(N) and the morning star(O) rises in your hearts.(P) 20 Above all, you must understand(Q) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. 21 For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God(R) as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.(S)
Footnotes
- 2 Peter 1:17 Matt. 17:5; Mark 9:7; Luke 9:35
2 Peter 1:12-21
King James Version
2 Peter 1:12-21
King James Version
12 Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.
13 Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;
14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.
15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.
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.
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.
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2 Peter 1:12-21
New King James Version
2 Peter 1:12-21
New King James Version
Peter’s Approaching Death
12 For this reason (A)I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, (B)though you know and are established in the present truth. 13 Yes, I think it is right, (C)as long as I am in this [a]tent, (D)to stir you up by reminding you, 14 (E)knowing that shortly I must [b]put off my tent, just as (F)our Lord Jesus Christ showed me. 15 Moreover I will be careful to ensure that you always have a reminder of these things after my [c]decease.
The Trustworthy Prophetic Word(G)
16 For we did not follow (H)cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the (I)power and (J)coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were (K)eyewitnesses of His majesty. 17 For He received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to Him from the Excellent Glory: (L)“This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.” 18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on (M)the holy mountain.
19 [d]And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a (N)light that shines in a dark place, (O)until (P)the day dawns and the morning star rises in your (Q)hearts; 20 knowing this first, that (R)no prophecy of Scripture is of any private [e]interpretation, 21 for (S)prophecy never came by the will of man, (T)but [f]holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.
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- 2 Peter 1:13 Body
- 2 Peter 1:14 Die and leave this body
- 2 Peter 1:15 Lit. exodus, departure
- 2 Peter 1:19 Or We also have the more sure prophetic word
- 2 Peter 1:20 Or origin
- 2 Peter 1:21 NU men spoke from God
2 Peter 1:12-21
English Standard Version
2 Peter 1:12-21
English Standard Version
12 Therefore I intend (A)always to remind you of these qualities, though you know them and are established in (B)the truth that you have. 13 I think it right, as long as I am in this (C)body,[a] (D)to stir you up by way of reminder, 14 (E)since I know that the putting off of my body will be soon, (F)as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me. 15 And I will make every effort so that after my departure you may be able at any time to recall these things.
Christ's Glory and the Prophetic Word
16 For we did not follow (G)cleverly devised (H)myths when we made known to you (I)the power and (J)coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but (K)we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. 17 For when he received honor and glory from God the Father, and the voice was borne to him by the Majestic Glory, (L)“This is my beloved Son,[b] with whom I am well pleased,” 18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on (M)the holy mountain. 19 And (N)we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention (O)as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until (P)the day (Q)dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts, 20 knowing this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes from someone's own interpretation. 21 For (R)no prophecy was ever produced by the will of man, but men spoke from God (S)as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
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- 2 Peter 1:13 Greek tent; also verse 14
- 2 Peter 1:17 Or my Son, my (or the) Beloved
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