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NASB | 2 Peter 1:20 But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of one's own interpretation, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 1:20 But understand this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of or comes from one's own [personal or special] interpretation, |
Bible Question:
I have heard the bible says that no individual should interpret the scriptures. And that it says that the Spirit is the only interpreter of the scriptures. Where are these lines? Does anyone have any opinions on them, is it refering to the spirit as an interpretor uncorrupted by society? Thanks, Slarty |
Bible Answer: 2 Peter 1:19-21 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: Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For 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. There are actually several common interpretations of this very passage. Ironic isn't it? I believe the correct one is understood by the following verse, the prophets (who wrote scripture) were not at liberty to add their own ideas, but only what the Holy Spirit gave them to write. Therefore the scriptures can be relied upon to be the verbally inspired inerrant word of God. |