2 Peter 1:21 — KJV with Strong's Concordance

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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.

2 Peter 1:21 —

Old words in this verse

ghost: — spirit, breath of life.

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Original word meaning

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Timothy 3:15-17
And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. …
1 Peter 1:11
Searching what, or what manner of time the Spirit of Christ which was in them did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.
2 Samuel 23:2
The Spirit of the LORD spake by me, and his word was in my tongue.
Luke 1:70
As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:
Acts 1:16
Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus.

Topics

Baptism Bible Comforter Consolation Fellowship Gifts from God God Holy Spirit

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 19-21)

In these words the apostle lays down another argument to prove the truth and reality of the gospel, and intimates that this second proof is more strong and convincing than the former, and more unanswerably makes out that the doctrine of the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ is not a mere fable or cunning contrivance of men, but the wise and wonderful counsel of the holy and gracious God. F…

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset, David Brown’s Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Commentary (1871)

(vv. 21)

21. came not in old time--rather, “was never at any time borne” (to us). by the will of man--alone. Jr 23:26, “prophets of the deceit of their own heart.” Compare 2Pe 3:5, “willingly.” holy--One oldest manuscript has, “men FROM God”: the emissaries from God. “Holy,” if read, will mean because they had the Holy Spirit. moved--Greek, “borne” (along) as by a mighty wind: Ac 2:2, “rushing (the same Gr…