2 Peter 1:18-20
Wycliffe Bible
18 And we heard this voice brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy hill.
19 And we have a firmer word of prophecy, to which ye giving attention do well, as to a lantern that giveth light in a dark place, till the day begin to give light, and the day star spring in your hearts.
20 And first understand ye this thing, that each prophecy of scripture is not made by proper interpretation; [First understanding this thing, that each prophecy of scripture is not made by proper, or own, interpretation;]
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2 Peter 1:18-20
King James Version
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.
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2 Peter 1:18-20
New King James Version
18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with Him on (A)the holy mountain.
19 [a]And so we have the prophetic word confirmed, which you do well to heed as a (B)light that shines in a dark place, (C)until (D)the day dawns and the morning star rises in your (E)hearts; 20 knowing this first, that (F)no prophecy of Scripture is of any private [b]interpretation,
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- 2 Peter 1:19 Or We also have the more sure prophetic word
- 2 Peter 1:20 Or origin
2 Peter 1:18-20
English Standard Version
18 we ourselves heard this very voice borne from heaven, for we were with him on (A)the holy mountain. 19 And (B)we have the prophetic word more fully confirmed, to which you will do well to pay attention (C)as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until (D)the day (E)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.
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