2 Peter 1:19
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:”
2 Peter 1:19 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And we have the word of prophecy made more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:
- DARBYDarby
- And we have the prophetic word made surer, to which ye do well taking heed (as to a lamp shining in an obscure place) until the day dawn and the morning star arise in your hearts;
- WEBThe World English Bible
- We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- 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;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- We have a more certain message of prophecy, and you do well to pay attention to it, like a light shining in a dark place, until the day breaks and the morning star rises in your hearts.
Context: 2 Peter 1
17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.
19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
About 2 Peter 1: Growing in Faith
This chapter encourages readers to grow in their faith, emphasizing the importance of developing godly qualities such as virtue, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, and brotherly affection. The author also reminds readers of the surety of the promised salvation.
Commentary
In 2 Peter 1, the Apostle Peter encourages believers to pursue a life of godliness and holiness. He begins by reminding them of the great and precious promises that have been given to them through the knowledge of God and Jesus Christ. He then encourages them to make every effort to add to their faith goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness, and love. Peter emphasizes that these qualities are essential for a life of godliness and holiness.