2 Peter 1:20
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.”
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“Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”
King James Version · Public Domain“knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Peter 1:20 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Romans 6:6We know that our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, that we should no longer be slaves to sin.
- Romans 12:6We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
- Romans 13:11And do this, understanding the occasion. The hour has come for you to wake up from your slumber, for our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
- 1 Timothy 1:9We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,
- James 1:3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.
- 2 Peter 3:3Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
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