📖WEB · 2 Peter 1:21
What does 2 Peter 1:21 mean?
"For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit."
— 2 Peter 1:21 (World English Bible)
Surrounding context
We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.
We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
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