# 2 Peter 1.21

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**Book:** [2 Peter](/codex/2-peter/) · ASV / WEB / KJV / YLT

**ASV** ([ASV](/codex/asv/))
> 19. And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts: 20. knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
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> **21. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit."** (2 Peter 1:19-21, ASV)

**WEB** ([WEB](/codex/web/))
> 19. 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: 20. knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
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> **21. For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit."** (2 Peter 1:19-21, WEB)

**KJV** ([KJV](/codex/kjv/))
> 19. 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: 20. Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
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> **21. 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. <sup>in old time: or, at any time</sup>"** (2 Peter 1:19-21, KJV)

**YLT** ([YLT](/codex/ylt/))
> 19. And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise, in your hearts; 20. this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
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> **21. for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake."** (2 Peter 1:19-21, YLT)

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## Quoted in

**Arguments and defeaters:**

- [Bible Contradictions Objection Defeater](/codex/bible-contradictions-objection-defeater/), via [2 Peter 1.20-21](/codex/2-peter-1-20-21/)
- [Manuscript Variants Bible Corruption Objection Defeater](/codex/manuscript-variants-bible-corruption-objection-defeater/)

**Concepts:**

- [External Sources of Thought](/codex/external-sources-of-thought/)
- [Inerrancy](/codex/inerrancy/), via [2 Peter 1.20-21](/codex/2-peter-1-20-21/)
- [Inspiration](/codex/inspiration/)
- [Pneumatology](/codex/pneumatology/)
- [Quick Objection Responses](/codex/quick-objection-responses/)
- [Trinity](/codex/trinity/)

**People:**

- [Peter the Apostle](/codex/peter-the-apostle/), via [2 Peter 1.20-21](/codex/2-peter-1-20-21/)

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## Notes