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prophesies give a measure of knowledge), until (temporal) daylight (Subj. Nom.) dawns (diauga,zw, AASubj.3S, Ingressive, Temporal; the prophesies are fulfilled) and (continuative) a morning star (Subj. Nom.; Jesus Christ) arises (avnate,llw, AASubj.3S, Ingressive, Temporal; springs up) in the mentality of your (Poss. Gen.) soul (Loc. Sph.; full perception of the true meaning of the OT prophesies concerning Christ), BGT 2 Peter 1:19 kai. e;comen bebaio,teron to.n profhtiko.n lo,gon( w-| kalw/j poiei/te prose,contej w`j lu,cnw| fai,nonti evn auvcmhrw/| to,pw|( e[wj ou- h`me,ra diauga,sh| kai. fwsfo,roj avnatei,lh| evn tai/j kardi,aij u`mw/n( VUL 2 Peter 1:19 et habemus firmiorem propheticum sermonem cui bene facitis adtendentes quasi lucernae lucenti in caliginoso loco donec dies inlucescat et lucifer oriatur in cordibus vestris LWB 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first [from considerable study], that all prophecy from Scripture [the written Word in the OT] did not originate from a private unfolding [from human imagination or ingenuity as opposed to the Spirit’s], KW 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that every prophecy of scripture does not originate from any private explanation [held by the writer], KJV 2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS Every Christian should understand (Latin: intellingence) an important doctrine (Gnomic Present tense) as they approach their study of Scripture. Every word in the Bible (prophecy) came from divine origin, not from human origin. Prophecy did not originate (Gnomic Present tense) from a private explanation. That means neither a single man or a group of men created the canon of Scripture. Human ingenuity had nothing to do with it. Peter continues this point and explains it in greater detail in the next passage. This negation has absolutely nothing to do with the exegesis of Scripture from the original languages. There are some theological morons out there (primarily cultists) who try to use this passage to dissuade others from studying and interpreting Scripture for themselves. Roman Catholics used this verse during the Protestant Reformation to try to force their teaching upon others. Verses 20-21 refer to the origination of the canon of Scripture, not to the study and understanding of it once it was completed. It refers to the divine origination of its contents as opposed to human inventions. The study of eschatology is highly recommended in these passages, but only as part of the entire realm of doctrine. RELEVANT OPINIONS No prophecy of Scripture arises from the prophet’s own interpretation of the vision presented to his mind; for it was from God that the prophecy was brought, and men spoke
as they were borne on by the Holy Spirit ... Therefore the prophetic books of Holy Scripture are sacred and precious, and we do well in giving heed to them … Prophecy is not its own interpreter; the guidance of the Spirit is necessary. Or, prophecy is not a matter for the private interpretation of the readers; only the Holy Spirit can explain it. (B. Caffin) It is the prophet’s grasp of the prophecy, not that of the readers, that is here presented, as the next verse shows. (A. Robertson) No prophecy is of any private interpretation, so far as the writer of the prophecy is concerned. (K. Wuest) The Holy Spirit so superintended their work that even the words they chose were directed by the Holy Spirit. The result is that the books they penned bear their genuine imprint and at the same time are God’s Word. (T. Schreiner) The prophets themselves did not always know the import of their predictions. Now, however, that the Word of God is complete, and some have been fulfilled, and each intimation may be sorted and compared with all of like tenor, the whole outline of prophecy may be readily perceived. (A. Knoch) This is not meant to affirm that no private individual can interpret prophecy. The idea intended by the apostle is that no prophecy of the Word is to be interpreted solely with reference to itself, but all other portions of the prophetic revelation are to be taken into account and considered. Every prophecy is part of a wonderful scheme of revelation; for the true significance of any prophecy, the whole prophetic scheme must be kept in mind and the interrelationship between the parts in the plan as well. (C. Feinberg) The Greek word translated “interpretation” in this verse is epilyseos, which literally is “unloosing.” The thought is that no prophecy of Scripture has come about by a prophet’s own origin. (R. Zuck) It simply means that no prophecy is to be interpreted by itself, but in the light of all that God has spoken on the subject. Compare prophecy with prophecy. (C. Ryrie) The whole scope of this passage is, not the interpretation of Scripture, but its origin: it does not speak of what the Scripture means, but of whence it comes … There is not one word about the meaning, but a great deal about the origin of prophecy; not a word about its interpretation, but about its source. (E. Bullinger) Peter is not here warning against personal interpretation of prophecy as the Roman Catholics say, but against the folly of upstart prophets with no impulse from God. (G. Cramer) The Holy Spirit, not human volition, is the originating power in prophecy. (D. Hiebert) It springs not out of human interpretation. (Alford) This is exactly private interpretation: It is a fixing down the meaning to the private thoughts, and narrow sphere, of David and Isaiah. It offends, too, precisely, against that broader principle, which the apostle immediately subjoins. This is a continual fault with those who deny prophecy. “The cannot see afar off.” They pin down the prediction to the days of the writers who penned the prophecy. The Babylonish captivity, and the return from it, are the farthest horizon which they can admit in the accomplishement of the prophecy. Now such a principle destroys to us the significance and utility of prophecy. If all the OT prophecies have been fulfilled at the return to the captivity, they are to us “an old almanac.” This low estimate of prophecy arises from low views of inspiration ... These inspired men did not pen their own personal and private thoughts. They are not the mere memoranda of what they expected, or wished. No: to them were suggested the
Page 1 and 2: 2 Peter Benjamin W. Brodie April 20
Page 3 and 4: 2 Peter 1:15 Indeed, I will also ma
Page 5 and 6: 2 Peter 2:11 Whereas angels [in hea
Page 7 and 8: 2 Peter 3:6 Through which the world
Page 9 and 10: among them a deliberate ignorance o
Page 11 and 12: e our defense - knowledge. Where is
Page 13 and 14: necessary to see the Lord with our
Page 15 and 16: LWB 2 Peter 1:2 Grace to you and pr
Page 17 and 18: stress on knowledge. The more we re
Page 19 and 20: can really know Him ... Greater kno
Page 21 and 22: “world system” because Satan ha
Page 23 and 24: Because we are in union with Christ
Page 25 and 26: trembling endeavors by the side of
Page 27 and 28: TRANSLATION HIGHLIGHTS Peter contin
Page 29 and 30: which whosoever lives is counted de
Page 31 and 32: doctrine in daily life, the more th
Page 33 and 34: He who is not adding to his knowled
Page 35 and 36: very moment that Christ is received
Page 37 and 38: LWB 2 Peter 1:11 For in this manner
Page 39 and 40: 2 Peter 1:11 For (explanatory) in t
Page 41 and 42: VUL 2 Peter 1:12 propter quod incip
Page 43 and 44: eality” that Peter could choose b
Page 45 and 46: continual application (poie,w, PMIn
Page 47 and 48: KJV 2 Peter 1:17 For he received fr
Page 49 and 50: APPtc.AFS, Dramatic, Attributive) f
Page 51: (K. Gangel) He means the entire Wor
Page 55 and 56: keeping them from sin and error. (S
Page 57 and 58: [of true doctrine] destructive here
Page 59 and 60: possibilities of our becoming "lose
Page 61 and 62: The sovereign grace of God which ac
Page 63 and 64: A clear meaning of agorazo stands o
Page 65 and 66: (evpa,gw, PAPtc.NMP, Gnomic, Result
Page 67 and 68: maligned (blasfhme,w, FPI3S, Predic
Page 69 and 70: Predictive, Deponent; make a quick
Page 71 and 72: infiltration of evil into the belie
Page 73 and 74: of their large numbers? (K. Gangel)
Page 75 and 76: This form of judgment was by “red
Page 77 and 78: that they are Christians ... Even a
Page 79 and 80: chose to live in Jordan’s fertile
Page 81 and 82: In my opinion, Peter returns to the
Page 83 and 84: occasionally occurs whether we unde
Page 85 and 86: VUL 2 Peter 2:10 magis autem eos qu
Page 87 and 88: Three times in as many verses Peter
Page 89 and 90: scintillating, emotionally stimulat
Page 91 and 92: as “stains” on the church and
Page 93 and 94: people through false prophecy for m
Page 95 and 96: VUL 2 Peter 2:15 derelinquentes rec
Page 97 and 98: (Latin: turbine) by a gale-force wh
Page 99 and 100: created them. In some cases, the lu
Page 101 and 102: comes on the scene without proper t
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The antithesis of freedom-slavery i
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worries.” But these are precisely
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LWB 2 Peter 2:21 By all means, it w
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“way of righteousness.” Their i
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According to the previous verse, th
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Christian turns back to sinful habi
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sense, without falsehoods) mind (Ac
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scoffing of religious truths and pr
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out divine intervention in the univ
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will also be so after the judgment
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We now see how egregiously they err
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2 Peter 3:7 But (contrast) now (Adv
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2 Peter 3:8 But (adversative) do no
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(A. Knoch) While unbelievers surely
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and stubble) and other production.
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The verb ought indicates that a div
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He alone will have the privilege of
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VUL 2 Peter 3:13 novos vero caelos
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most serious thing not to fulfill G
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undisciplined in habits of thought,
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- note that he does not say, “fal
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LWB 2 Peter 3:18 But [rather] keep
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grace) and (connective) the knowled
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2 Peter, Duane F. Watson, The New I
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New Testament Repentance: Repentanc
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