2 Peter 1:16

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Summary

For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

We have

The power

Coming

Revelation 1:7

Were

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Bible References

We have

Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts,

For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not in cleverness of speech, so that the cross of Christ would not be made void.

And when I came to you, brethren, I did not come with superiority of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.

For we are not like many,

peddling the word of God, but as from sincerity, but as from God, we speak in Christ in the sight of God.

but we have renounced the things hidden because of shame, not walking in craftiness or adulterating the word of God, but by the manifestation of truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

But be that as it may, I did not burden you myself; nevertheless, crafty fellow that I am, I took you in by deceit.

As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming;

that is, the one whose coming is in accord with the activity of Satan, with all power and

signs and false wonders,

nor to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which give rise to mere speculation rather than furthering the administration of God which is by faith.

But have nothing to do with worldly fables fit only for old women. On the other hand, discipline yourself for the purpose of godliness;

not paying attention to Jewish myths and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

The power

And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.

And Jesus was saying to them, “Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the kingdom of God after it has come with power.”

even as You gave Him authority over all flesh, that to all whom You have given Him, He may give eternal life.

who was declared the Son of God with power by the resurrection from the dead, according to the Spirit of holiness, Jesus Christ our Lord,

In the name of our Lord Jesus, when you are assembled, and I with you in spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus,

who will transform the body of our humble state into conformity with the body of His glory, by the exertion of the power that He has even to subject all things to Himself.

Coming

“But who can endure the day of His coming? And who can stand when He appears? For He is like a refiner’s fire and like fullers’ soap.

“Behold, I am going to send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and terrible day of the Lord.

“Truly I say to you, there are some of those who are standing here who will not taste death until they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.”

As He was sitting on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to Him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things happen, and what will be the sign of Your coming, and of the end of the age?”

so that you are not lacking in any gift, awaiting eagerly the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ,

It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of His holy ones,

Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him; and all the tribes of the earth will mourn over Him. So it is to be. Amen.

Were

Six days later Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John his brother, and *led them up on a high mountain by themselves.

Six days later, Jesus *took with Him Peter and James and John, and *brought them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured before them;

Some eight days after these sayings, He took along Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray.

And the Word became flesh, and

dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father, full of grace and truth.

What was from the beginning, what we have heard, what we have seen with our eyes, what we have looked at and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of Life—

We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.

General references

For it is not an idle word for you; indeed it is your life. And by this word you will prolong your days in the land, which you are about to cross the Jordan to possess.”

so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been

taught.

And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.

For our exhortation does not come from error or impurity or by way of deceit;