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An Unshakeable Testimony
Peter emphasizes that this was no dream or hallucination. Commentators stress that he, James, and John were actual eyewitnesses who audibly heard the voice from heaven. This direct, sensory experience is presented as a solid foundation for their faith and a powerful rebuttal to any claim that the gospel is a myth.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:18
18th Century
Theologian
And this voice which came from heaven we heard. Namely, Peter, James, and John.
When we were with him in the holy mount. C…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:18
This voice (ταυτην την φωνην). The one referred to in verse 17.We heard (ηκουσαμεν). First aorist active indicati…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:18
19th Century
Bishop
And this voice which came from heaven we heard.—Rather, And this voice we heard carried from heaven: We were ear-witnesse…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:17–18
19th Century
Preacher
For 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 …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:18
These verses explain how and when Peter was an eyewitness of the majesty of Jesus Christ. God the Father gave honor and glory to Jesus. The “honor”…
John Calvin
On 2 Peter 1:18
16th Century
Theologian
In the holy mount. He calls it the holy mount for the same reason the ground where God appeared to Moses was called holy. For whe…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:18
17th Century
Pastor
And this voice, which came from heaven, we heard
Peter, who wrote this epistle, and James and John, the favourite di…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Peter 1:16–21
17th Century
Minister
The gospel is no weak thing, but comes in power (Romans 1:16). The law sets before us our wretched state by sin, but there it leaves us…