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God is the True Author
Commentators unanimously affirm that this verse establishes the divine origin of Scripture. Prophecy did not arise from human creativity or desire. Instead, the prophets were 'moved' or 'carried along' by the Holy Spirit, much like a ship is guided by the wind. This divine source is the foundation for the Bible's ultimate authority and trustworthiness.
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2 Peter
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Peter 1:21
18th Century
Theologian
For the prophecy came not in old time. The marginal note says, "or, at any." The Greek word (pote) can support either in…
AT Robertson
On 2 Peter 1:21
For (γαρ). The reason for the previous statement that no prophet starts a prophecy himself. He is not a self-starter.
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Peter 1:21
19th Century
Bishop
For the prophecy came not in old time.—Rather, For prophecy was never sent, or brought. Wycliffe and Rh…
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Charles Spurgeon
On 2 Peter 1:20–21
19th Century
Preacher
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 ma…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On 2 Peter 1:21
Each prophecy originated in God, not in the will of a human being. No prophet wrote his own private ideas. This verse is notable for the light it s…
John Gill
On 2 Peter 1:21
17th Century
Pastor
For the prophecy
The whole Scripture, all the prophetic writings; so the Jews call the Scriptures (hawbnh…
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…