"We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dar…" — 2 Peter 1:19

2 Peter 1:19 · KJV

“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”

— 2 Peter 1:19

Verse 18

And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

Verse 20

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

2 Peter 1 — Context

For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

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. {in old time: or, at any time}

Cross References

Revelation 22:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, {and} the bright and morning star.

Psalms 119:105

NUN. Thy word {is} a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. {lamp: or, candle}

Isaiah 9:2

The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.

John 5:39

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me.

John 1:7-9

The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all {men} through him might believe.

2 Corinthians 4:4-6

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Isaiah 8:20

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, {it is} because {there is} no light in them. {no...: Heb. no morning}

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment {is} a lamp; and the law {is} light; and reproofs of instruction {are} the way of life: {lamp: or, candle}