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19 [a]And we have as more (A)sure (B)the prophetic word, to which you do well to pay attention as to (C)a lamp shining in a dark place, until the (D)day dawns and the (E)morning star arises (F)in your hearts. 20 (G)Know this first of all, that (H)no prophecy of Scripture comes by one’s own interpretation. 21 For (I)no prophecy was ever made by the will of man, but men being (J)moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

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  1. 2 Peter 1:19 Or We have the prophetic word made more sure

19 We also have the completely reliable prophetic word. You 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, 20 since we know this above all else: No prophecy of Scripture comes about from someone’s own interpretation. 21 In fact, no prophecy ever came by the will of man, but men spoke from God[a] as they were being carried along by the Holy Spirit.

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  1. 2 Peter 1:21 Some witnesses to the text read holy men of God spoke.