2 Peter 1:20

“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”

"Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." - 2 Peter 1:20
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What does 2 Peter 1:20 mean?

Sure, here is a commentary on 2 Peter 1:20, King James Version: “But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation” (2 Peter 1:20, KJV). This verse from the second letter of Peter addresses the issue of interpreting Scripture and…

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Guardians of the Truth: Understanding Prophecy in Perspective

In 2 Peter 1:20, we find an anchor for our faith and a reminder of the collective nature of biblical prophecy: "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." This single verse opens a doorway to understanding not only the nature of…

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Prayer for Understanding Divine Revelation

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts that are yearning for understanding and wisdom as we seek to delve into the profound truths of Your Holy Word. We thank You for the gift of Scripture, which is inspired by Your Spirit and serves as a lamp to our feet and a…

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2 Peter 1:20 - "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation."
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1 Peter 1:20 - "Who verily was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,"
2 Peter 1:6 - "And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;"
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
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2 Peter 1:5 - "And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;"
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2 Peter 1:18 - "And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount."
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2 Peter 1:2 - "Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord,"
2 Peter 1:15 - "Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance."
2 Peter 2:20 - "For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning."
2 Peter 1:7 - "And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity."
2 Peter 1:14 - "Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me."
2 Peter 1:1 - "Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:"
"And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity." - 2 Peter 1:7
2 Peter 1:11 - "For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ."
1 Peter 2:2 - "As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"
1 Peter 2:3 - "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."
2 Peter 1:10 - "Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:"
2 Peter 1:13 - "Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;"