Parallel Verses
Youngs Literal Translation
this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
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,
International Standard Version
First of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of 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;
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 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, 21 for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
2 Peter 3:3
this first knowing, that there shall come in the latter end of the days scoffers, according to their own desires going on,
Romans 12:6
And having gifts, different according to the grace that was given to us; whether prophecy -- 'According to the proportion of faith!'
Romans 6:6
this knowing, that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of the sin may be made useless, for our no longer serving the sin;
Romans 13:11
And this, knowing the time, that for us, the hour already is to be aroused out of sleep, for now nearer is our salvation than when we did believe;
1 Timothy 1:9
having known this, that for a righteous man law is not set, but for lawless and insubordinate persons, ungodly and sinners, impious and profane, parricides and matricides, men-slayers,
James 1:3
knowing that the proof of your faith doth work endurance,