Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
First of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,
New American Standard Bible
But
King James Version
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Holman Bible
First of all, you should know this: No prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation,
A Conservative Version
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture comes to pass of a personal interpretation.
American Standard Version
knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
Above all, [you should realize] that no prophecy of Scripture originates from a person's own initiative [Note: This passage is discussing the source of Scripture, not the understanding of it].
Anderson New Testament
knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture came from private interpretation:
Bible in Basic English
Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.
Common New Testament
First of all you must understand this, that no prophecy of scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation,
Daniel Mace New Testament
But you must above all consider, that no prophecy of the scripture did proceed
Darby Translation
knowing this first, that the scope of no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,
Emphatic Diaglott Bible
Knowing this first, that no prophecy brought by the will of man;
Godbey New Testament
know this in the first place, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
Goodspeed New Testament
You must understand this in the first place, that no prophecy in Scripture can be understood through one's own powers,
John Wesley New Testament
Knowing this before that no scripture prophecy is of any private interpretation.
Julia Smith Translation
Knowing this first, that every prophecy of the writing is not of private solution.
King James 2000
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of one's own interpretation.
Lexham Expanded Bible
recognizing this above all, that every prophecy of scripture does not come about from one's own interpretation,
Modern King James verseion
knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture came into being of its own private interpretation.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So that ye first know this: That no prophecy in the scripture hath any private interpretation.
Montgomery New Testament
But first be assured of this??hat no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
NET Bible
Above all, you do well if you recognize this: No prophecy of scripture ever comes about by the prophet's own imagination,
New Heart English Bible
knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
Noyes New Testament
knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture cometh from private interpretation.
Sawyer New Testament
knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of its own solution.
The Emphasized Bible
Of this, first, taking note - that, no prophecy of scripture, becometh, self-solving;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Knowing this in the first place, that all scriptural prophecy is not from any man's own suggestions.
Twentieth Century New Testament
But first be assured of this:--There is no prophetic teaching found in Scripture that can be interpreted by man's unaided reason;
Webster
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
Weymouth New Testament
But, above all, remember that no prophecy in Scripture will be found to have come from the prophet's own prompting;
Williams New Testament
because you recognize this truth above all else, that no prophecy in Scripture is to be interpreted by one's own mind,
World English Bible
knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
Worrell New Testament
knowing this, first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of one's own interpretation;
Worsley New Testament
knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation;
Youngs Literal Translation
this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
Themes
Holy spirit » The holy spirit speaking through people
Holy spirit » Fruits of » Inspiring prophets
Inspiration » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Fulfilment of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Prophecy » Is not of private interpretation
Prophecy and prophets » The prophecy of the scripture
Prophets » Inspiration of » General references to inspiration of prophets and teachers
Scripture » All scripture being given by inspiration of God
The scriptures » Record divine prophecies
The scriptures » No prophecy of, is of any private interpretation
Speech/communication » The holy spirit speaking through people
Topics
Interlinear
Touto
Ginomai
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in 2 Peter 1:20
Images 2 Peter 1:20
Prayers for 2 Peter 1:20
Questions on 2 Peter 1:20
Verse Info
Context Readings
Salvation Based On The Word Of God
19 Therefore we regard the message of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp that is shining in a gloomy place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. 20 First of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, 21 because no prophecy ever originated through a human decision. Instead, men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
2 Peter 3:3
First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us
Romans 12:6
We have different gifts based on the grace that was given to us. So if your gift is prophecy, use your gift in proportion to your faith.
Romans 6:6
We know that our old natures were crucified with him so that our sin-laden bodies might be rendered powerless and we might no longer be slaves to sin.
Romans 13:11
This is necessary because you know the times it's already time for you to wake up from sleep, because our salvation is nearer now than when we became believers.
1 Timothy 1:9
that is, if he understands that the Law is not intended for righteous people but for lawbreakers and rebels, for ungodly people and sinners, for those who are unholy and irreverent, for those who kill their fathers, their mothers, or other people,
James 1:3
because you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance.