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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 So we have the prophetic message more fully confirmed. You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.(A) 20 First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one’s[a] own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever came by human will, but men and women moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.[b](B)

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  1. 1.20 Or the prophet’s
  2. 1.21 Other ancient authorities read but, moved by the Holy Spirit, saints of God spoke