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2 Peter 1:21

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.
2 Peter 1:21 · King James Version

In other versions

  • For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

    ASV

  • For these words did not ever come through the impulse of men: but the prophets had them from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

    BBE

  • for prophecy was not ever uttered by [the] will of man, but holy men of God spake under the power of [the] Holy Spirit.

    DBY

  • For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

    WEB

  • for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake.

    YLT

  • For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

    ENG

  • For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

    WBT

  • For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

    BSB

In context

19We 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:

20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

21For 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.

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