2 Peter 1:20

“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”
King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations of 2 Peter 1:20

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any priuate Interpretation:
- King James Version (1611) - Compare to scan of original 2 Peter chapter 1

But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is {a matter} of one's own interpretation,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
- American Standard Version (1901)

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

knowing this first, that [the scope of] no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,
- Darby Bible

Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.
- Douay Rheims Bible

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
- Webster's Bible

But, above all, remember that no prophecy in Scripture will be found to have come from the prophet's own prompting;
- Weymouth Bible

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
- World English Bible

And firste vndurstonde ye this thing, that ech prophesie of scripture is not maad bi propre interpretacioun;
- Wycliffe Bible

this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Richard in Christ's comment on 2020-10-20 22:32:47:

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stanjett's comment on 2020-10-20 20:29:45:

Theres no where in the bible that says "ALL" speak in tongues. There are different gifts of which speaking in tongues is one of them.

Church Ministry's comment on 2020-10-19 13:30:38:

1 Corinthians 14 probably has that scripture. And you can see Paul teach on what that manifestation is about; how it was used in Church; or not used.

It's better to prophesy with understanding of what you are speaking.

In some churches I've attended: these kind of meetings were done at evening during the week. People would come together to Pray for the church, intercede; pray for healing of sick members. Some would very quietly pray in tongues. It was very orderly.

Sunday services were more about corporate teaching, preaching; prayer for the sick, those who wanted to be born again.

Sometimes on a Friday night the spiritual warriors would get together and beat up on the devil and his attacks against the members. The HolySpirit will give you the names of the demons. Some people have the Gift of speaking in tongues: which is totally different from "prayer language".

Again it was done in order.

The Pastor, and his staff, was present at all the meetings.

There was street evangelism, and it sure helps to have a church praying and covering you in prayer: that you would find the people who were being drawn by the Holy Spirit.

Church doesn't have to ever be boring.

Mishael

Wayne's comment on 2020-10-19 13:27:26:

Will you see the Bible can be very ambiguous about many things and different people interpret it in different ways that's why we have so many different denominations of Christianity and so many that don't agree with each other , because they all believe that they are the ones that God is speaking to and they interpret the scripture the way they want to interpret it because of its ambiguity, so that makes me highly suspect of somebody that says God is telling them something , and some people take these differences very seriously like you see in the Middle East or say in Ireland and many other parts of the world,And I didn't say whether I agree or disagree I was just stating a fact that a lot of people say that exact same thing.

Rob's comment on 2020-10-19 11:14:47:

The word of God said it and I Fully agree .

Sounds like you don't .

Deborah L Hopkins's comment on 2020-10-19 10:59:28:

I have been told that there is a scripture that says everyone should speak in tongues every day. I have searched the KJV Bible and have been unable to find any such scriptures pertaining to that. If there is scripture telling us that could someone please help me out but giving me chapter and verse?

Glad you39re here's comment on 2020-10-19 04:53:31:

Sounds a little accusatory to me? Hang out a while and see what you see. Or read some of the history pages of comment.

If comments are backed up with a lot of scripture; you might be standing on quicksand.

Mishael

wayne's comment on 2020-10-18 22:54:40:

do you think your the first one to say this ? the Bible may be interpreted to support any claim or opinion at hand, a kaleidoscope of words revolved magically by an individual interpreter into any pattern desired.

Richard in Christ's comment on 2020-10-18 18:19:56:

Hey Rob,

So as you have nothing to say about any of those verses I posted out of the Holy Bible. I'll just end with this one question and we will go our ways in peace. I don't want quarrel.

Are you saying Christ is not with me? Thank you. God Bless.

Rob's comment on 2020-10-18 16:17:00:

If you are in Christ then Christ reveals the hid things of God to us , it's not a mystery to those that actually abide in Christ .

Those out side of Christ can not enter into these things because they don't believe his word .

Richard in Christ's comment on 2020-10-18 11:05:56:

Good day my brothers and sisters.

Rob,

You seem to not want to believe that Christ existed before he was born in Bethlehem. Which is all through the Bible. He is the Son of God. With many other names too. Can you explain some of these verses with your interpretations?

Ephesians 3:9 - And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:

Colossians 1:13-20

Hebrews 1:1-2- God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

John 3:12- If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? (Jesus knowing about things of Heaven, if His Spirit had not been there before?)

John 6:38-39- For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of Him that sent me. And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.

Revelations 19:13- And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God.

In Revelations God says he is the Alpha and Omega. Also Jesus Christ says He is the Alpha and Omega.

There's more also. If you can't believe things in the Holy Scriptures. Ok, I don't look down on anyone. But please don't say we're making these things up or have a false view. It's not that hard to see. Especially with the Holy Ghost.

God Bless everyone. Have a wonderful day!

Mishael's comment on 2020-10-18 04:19:11:

Your post says 1 Peter 1:20 and also

2 Peter 1:20

?? Which is it

Rob's comment on 2020-10-18 00:01:14:

1 Peter 1.20

No one has a right to form the word of God , their way , like piecing together a jig saw puzzle .

It does not work that way .

A person must listen to hear what God is saying in the word through the Spirit of the word of God .

It's spiritual . And Gods Spirit is the true teacher , if not you end up with lots of errors , that can even make sense to men but it's not Gods meaning and therefore false no matter how genius it seems .

Trapp's comment on 2020-04-13 19:44:37:

I totally agree with you. Interpretation of scripture, does not come from man but from God (by his Spirit. Romans 8:8-9. The Bible itself is the inspired Word of God and men wrote the bible as they were moved by the Holy Ghost. So even the prophets of old ( Moses, David King Solomon, etc) those that wrote scripture, did not write of themselves, but wrote as the Spirit of God rested on them.

Lou's comment on 2015-07-17 13:49:24:

Certainly private interpretation is wrong if it goes public without the noble study of the Bereans in Acts 17:11 "Now these were more noble-minded than those in Thessalonica, for they received the word with great eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see whether these things were so. Certainly our understanding might be wrong, but it can also be understood with God 's knowledge, if we truly believe God will answer our knock. "Ask, and it will be given to you seek, and you will find knock, and it will be opened to you. To Joe above, How does the Catholic Church, Protestant churches, or anyone for that matter, square themselves with 2 Peter 1:20? Answer: Acts 17: 11 above, but they have to be honest with themselves and not their traditional doctrines of men. After all if we understand private interpretation is wrong than why do we have one Bible and one God and have hundreds of conflicting teaching and practices if we are all following God 's Understanding Roams 16:16.

Greg's comment on 2015-05-31 14:38:45:

This is so wonderful to read. A friend of mine is telling me that I cannot understand the Word of God without someone to teach me, and I say not the case. All that I need is the instruction of the bible which spells things out very clearly.

sipho's comment on 2014-02-02 13:30:37:

thank you for this honor, to hear in us what the Lord is saying in us in His word. 2 Peter 1:20. it is clear that this word is from God confirming by the word of God in John 1:1 The Word was with God, and the Word was God. This proves that nothing comes from man but all these are from above, i mean from God. nothing is from man but all comes from Him who loved us for better life, for his is Life, the way and the truth of all things. only thing confirms that through us it is the Spirit of God that propels us to say hidden things of God. its Gods Spirit that put Gods Spirit in us to speak the future.

Russell Hyde's comment on 2013-12-02 11:54:14:

Thank you. I feel that the true meaning will come to a person over time. The only two things that one needs, is his bible and his faith in the lord. I work with a man who receives interpretations from the mouth of Benny Hinn.I don't have a lot of understanding of the word of god yet, but I know in my heart that this man is spreading the WRONG message.

Alvin's comment on 2012-12-06 18:33:44:

The moment someone tries to say that they truly believe that this, (whatever scripture they are trying to interpret), is totally out of context with the word of God. The interpretations are from the word of God. The word of God is full proof.

Bob Garrett's comment on 2012-05-28 01:05:48:

The Bible is self interpreting, using letter writing
rule, anybody can readily understand its meaning and
continue to proclaim it as ordered.
The rule is:
The historical data- the who it's from and to or when
The doctrinal data or instruction or personal like
the Pauline epistles i.e. Bridegroom letters to us
the church or bride of Jesus Christ our Lord.
The spiritual data or devotional that ties the
entire Old and New Testament - Comparing scripture
with scripture with none of your lawyering.

Don't play God, Allow him to play you. God uses
prayer and scripture study and meditation to use
you properly and at the right exact moment.

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