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For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.
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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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18th Century
Presbyterian
For the prophecy came not in old time. The marginal note says, "or, at any." The Greek word (pote) can support either in…
For (γαρ). The reason for the previous statement that no prophet starts a prophecy himself. He is not a self-starter.
19th Century
Anglican
For the prophecy came not in old time.—Rather, For prophecy was never sent, or brought. Wycliffe and Rh…
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Baptist
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…
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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
For the prophecy The whole Scripture, all the prophetic writings; so the Jews call the Scriptures (hawbnh…
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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…
