Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
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Gill's Exposition
Knowing this first,.... Especially, and in the first place, this is to be known, observed, and considered;
that no prophecy of the Scripture, that is contained in Scripture, be it what it will,
is…
Barnes' Notes
Knowing this first - Bearing this steadily in mind as a primary and most important truth. That no prophecy of the Scripture - No prophecy contained in the inspired records. The word “scripture” here…
Adam Clarke
Knowing this first - Considering this as a first principle, that no prophecy of the Scripture, whether that referred to above, or any other, is of any private interpretation - proceeds from the…
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…
Cambridge Bible
knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation The true meaning of the passage turns partly on the actual significance of the last word, partly on the sequence…