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2 Peter 1:19

2 Peter 1:20-1964 bbe — Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets. For th…

Bible in Basic English

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Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

— 2 Peter 1:20-1964, Bible in Basic English

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2 Peter 1:20-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. ”

  • NET

    “Above all, you do well if you recognize this: No prophecy of scripture ever comes about by the prophet’s own imagination, for no prophecy was ever borne of human impulse; rather, men carried along by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.”

2 Peter 1 — Context

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For God the Father gave him honour and glory, when such a voice came to him out of the great glory, saying, This is my dearly loved Son, with whom I am well pleased.

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And this voice came from heaven even to our ears, when we were with him on the holy mountain.

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And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

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Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.

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For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

2 Peter 1:20-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Peter 1:20-1964 say?
2 Peter 1:20-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets. For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.”
Where is 2 Peter 1:20-1964 in the Bible?
2 Peter 1:20-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of 2 Peter, chapter 1, verses 20–1964.
Who wrote 2 Peter?
2 Peter is traditionally attributed to Peter the Apostle. Petrine authorship is widely held by the church but disputed by some critical scholars on stylistic grounds. It was written c. AD 65–68.
What is the book of 2 Peter about?
Peter's farewell letter, written near his death, warns the church against false teachers and scoffers, and grounds believers in the prophetic word and the certainty of the day of the Lord. "The Lord is not slack concerning his promise."
What are the major themes of 2 Peter?
2 Peter explores themes including False Teachers, Day of the Lord, Scripture, Growth in Grace. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Peter 1:20-1964.
What translation should I read 2 Peter 1:20-1964 in?
2 Peter 1:20-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Peter 1:20-1964?
2 Peter 1:20-1964 reads (BBE): “Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets. For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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