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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].
For prophecy was never produced by the will of man, but people spoke from God, as they were carried along [i.e., inspired] by the Holy Spirit.
And we have the message of the prophets [confirmed to us] as more certain [than ever]. So, you will do well to pay careful attention to it, as [you would] to a lamp in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts [Note: This probably refers to the beginning of the Gospel age, when people would become enlightened to its message].
The prophets [of old], who spoke of this salvation, asked about and searched diligently concerning the unearned favor [God provided] for you people.
I give you this instruction, my son Timothy, in keeping with the previously spoken prophecies [i.e., predictions] about you, so that by [following] them you will fight the good battle,
I testify to every person who hears the words of the prophecy of this book [Note: This is probably Jesus speaking, but could possibly be John]. If anyone adds to these words, God will add to him the calamities described in this book.
It was revealed to these prophets that you people, not they, were the ones being ministered to in the matters now being announced to you by those who preached the Gospel to you by the Holy Spirit, who was sent from heaven. [This message contained] things which angels would like to look into.
And they said to me [Note: The plural "they" may mean simply "it was told to me"], "You must prophesy again about many races, and nations, and language groups and kings."
Love will never cease. But though there are [now supernatural gifts of] prophecies, [someday] they will be abolished [i.e., such gifts will cease to be exercised]. Though there are [now supernatural gifts of] languages, [someday] they will stop [i.e., such gifts will cease to be exercised]. Though there is [now the supernatural gift of] knowledge, [someday] it will be abolished [i.e., this gift will cease to be exercised].
And it was also prophesied about [these] people by Enoch, the seventh [descendant] of Adam [Gen. 5:18-24], who said, "Look, the Lord came with thousands upon thousands [Note: The Greek uses the plural form of "myriad," which means 10,000] of His holy ones [i.e., angels],
And if I have the [spiritual] gift of prophecy, and can understand all [of God's] secret purposes, and have all knowledge; and if I have all [the supernatural] faith necessary to relocate mountains [See Matt. 17:20], but do not have love [for people], I am nothing.
Then, beginning from [the writings of] Moses and all the prophets, Jesus explained to the two men about the things referring to Himself [contained] in all these Scripture passages.
Then Jesus said to the apostles, "These are the words that I told you while I was still with you, [when I said] that everything written in the law of Moses, and the prophets, and the psalms about me needed to be fulfilled."
The person who reads this [book] and those who listen to the words of this prophecy and who obey what is written in it are blessed, for the time [when some of it will occur] is near. [See verse 1].
And He answered them, "Isaiah prophesied about you hypocrites very well when he wrote [Isa. 29:13], 'These people honor me with their lips [i.e., by what they say], but their heart is far from [honoring] me.
Now I would like all of you to speak in languages [supernaturally], but I would rather have you prophecy. For the person who prophesies is more important [i.e., to the church] than those who speak in languages [supernaturally], unless that person interprets [the languages], so the church can be built up [spiritually].
For all of the prophets and the law of Moses prophesied [of this kingdom] up until the time of John.
You hypocrites! Isaiah prophesied accurately about you, saying [Isa. 29:13],
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Ahaz » King of judah, son and successor of jotham » Prophecies concerning
Ammonites » Prophecies concerning
Arabians » Prophecies concerning
Ashdod » Prophecies concerning
Asher » Tribe of: census of, by families » Prophecies concerning » By moses
Asher » Tribe of: census of, by families » Prophecies concerning » By john
twelve thousand from Asher, twelve thousand from Naphtali, twelve thousand from Manasseh,
Ashkelon » Prophecies concerning
Assyria » Prophecies concerning
Bozrah » A city » A city of edom » Prophecies concerning
Chittim » Prophecies concerning
Cyrus » Prophecies concerning
Damascus » Prophecies concerning
Edom » A name of the land occupied by the descendants of esau » Prophecies concerning
Elam » A district » A district southeast of babylon, on persian gulf » Prophecies concerning
Esau » Prophecies concerning
Gilgal » Place of the first encampment of the israelites west of the jordan river » Prophecies concerning
Greece » Prophecies concerning
hezekiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
Island » Prophecies concerning
And every island disappeared and the mountains could not be found.
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Dispersion of
Now some devoted Jews from every nation of the world were visiting Jerusalem [for the Pentecost festival].
Israel » Prophecies concerning » Of their rejection of the messiah
"Listen to another parable [i.e., a brief story used to illustrate His teaching]: There was the owner of a farm who planted a vineyard and built a fence around it. He constructed a grape squeezing device, built a [lookout] tower [near it], leased it to tenant farmers and then went to another country.
Israel » Hoshea » Prophecies concerning » Of restoration
Israel » Hoshea » Prophecies concerning » Of the reunion of the ten tribes and judah
Jehoahaz » Also called shallum » Prophecies concerning
Jehoiachin » Prophecies concerning
Jehu » Son of nimshi, king of israel » Prophecies concerning
Jeroboam » King of israel » Prophecies concerning
Jeshua » Joshua called » Symbolical » Prophecies concerning
Jezreel » A city » A city of the tribe of issachar » Prophecies concerning
John » The baptist » Prophecies concerning
Just then an angel from the Lord appeared to him, standing at the right side of the incense altar. Zacharias became disturbed when he saw the angel and was gripped by fear. But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid Zacharias, for your earnest prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will give birth to a son and you will name him John. read more.
And you will have joy and happiness and many people will rejoice when he is born. For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and he will not drink any wine or intoxicating drinks [Note: This restriction suggests that John may have taken the special vow of consecration making him a "Nazarite"]. And he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the time he is born. And he will influence many Israelites to turn to the Lord their God. He will go on ahead of the Messiah [See verse 76], in the spirit and power of Elijah, to rekindle the affections of fathers for their children, and [to influence] disobedient people to live wisely like righteous people. And he will prepare the people to be ready for [the coming of] the Lord."
Josiah » King of judah » Prophecies concerning
Judah » Tribe of » Prophecies concerning
Kir » Prophecies concerning
Kirjathaim » Also called kiriathaim » Prophecies concerning
Levites » Prophecies concerning
Mary » The mother of jesus » Prophecies concerning
and thus reveal the thoughts of many hearts. Yes, and a sword will cut you [Mary] to the heart [i.e., causing you inward pain]."
Memphis » Prophecies concerning
Midianites » Prophecies concerning
Naphtali » Tribe of » Prophecies concerning
twelve thousand from Asher, twelve thousand from Naphtali, twelve thousand from Manasseh,
Nebaioth » Prophecies concerning
Nebo » A city » Allotted » Tribe of reuben » Prophecies concerning
Nebuchadnezzar » Prophecies concerning
Persia » Prophecies concerning
Pharaoh » Pharaoh-hophra » Prophecies concerning
Ramah » Called rama » Prophecies concerning
[Jer. 31:15], "A voice was heard in [the town of] Ramah [Note: This was a village near Jerusalem, where Rachel was buried], with crying and deep mourning. It was Rachel crying for her children [Note: Initially this was a reference to the Israelites who were taken to Babylonian captivity. See Jer. 29-31]. She refused to be comforted because they were dead."
Revivals » Religious » Prophecies concerning
Sabeans » Prophecies concerning
sidon » A city » A city on the northern boundary of the canaanites » Prophecies concerning
Solomon » Prophecies concerning
Syria » Prophecies concerning
Tarshish » Also called tharshish » Prophecies concerning
Teman » Also called temani and temanites » Prophecies concerning
Uz » Prophecies concerning
Zoan » Prophecies concerning
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Prophecies Concerning Christ
Luke 1:32He will be great and will be called the Son of the Highest [i.e., God], and the Lord will give Him the throne of His forefather King David.
