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2 Peter 1:19

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:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Though this word of prophecy is generally understood of the writings and prophecies of the Old Testament concerning Christ, yet different ways are taken to fix the comparison: some think the sense is,…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

We have also a more sure word of prophecy - That is, a prophecy pertaining to the coming of the Lord Jesus; for that is the point under discussion. There has been considerable diversity of opinion in…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

We have also a more sure word of prophecy - Εχομεν βεβαιοτερον τον προφητικον λογον· We have the prophetic doctrine more firm or more confirmed; for in this sense the word βεβαιοω is used in several…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

2 Peter 1:19-21

In these words the apostle lays down another argument to prove the truth and reality of the gospel, and intimates that this second proof is more strong and convincing than the former, and more…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

We have also a more sure word of prophecy Better, And we have yet more steadfast the prophetic word. The force of the comparative must have its full significance. The "prophetic word" was for the…