2 Peter 1:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Peter 1:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Peter 1:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Peter in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Peter 1:20 — KJV
“Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.”
— 2 Peter 1:20 (KJV)
2 Peter 1:20 in Context — About the Book of 2 Peter
2 Peter is a dying apostle's reminder service: God's divine power has already given us everything needed for life and godliness through precious promises. It warns against scoffers and false teachers, explains the Lord's patience — not slow but not willing that any perish — and calls us to grow in grace.
Cross-References for 2 Peter 1:20
“And if any soul sin through ignorance, then he shall bring a she goat of the first year for a sin offering.”
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“Thou mayest not eat within thy gates the tithe of thy corn, or of thy wine, or of thy oil, or the firstlings of thy herds or of thy flock, nor any of thy vows which thou vowest, nor thy freewill offerings, or heave offering of thine hand:”
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“And there shall be no leavened bread seen with thee in all thy coast seven days; neither shall there any thing of the flesh, which thou sacrificedst the first day at even, remain all night until the morning.”
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“And Elijah said unto the prophets of Baal, Choose you one bullock for yourselves, and dress it first; for ye are many; and call on the name of your gods, but put no fire under.”
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“And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. the chief: or, the first very many: Heb. highly multiplied”
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