2 Peter 1:16 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

2 Peter 1:16 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

2 Peter 1:16 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Peter 1:16 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“For we didn’t follow cunningly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.”

2 Peter 1:16 — World English Bible

2 Peter 1:16 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty. ”

2 Peter 1:16 — American Standard Version

2 Peter 1:16 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“For, skilfully devised fables not having followed out, we did make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but eye-witnesses having become of his majesty--”

2 Peter 1:16 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Peter 1:16 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“For we have not made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, following cleverly imagined fables, but having been eyewitnesses of his majesty. ”

2 Peter 1:16 — Darby Translation

2 Peter 1:16 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For we followed not deceiuable fables when we opened vnto you the power, and comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, but with our eyes we saw his maiestie:”

2 Peter 1:16 — Geneva Bible

2 Peter 1:16 in Context — 2 Peter 1

14 Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

15 Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

16 For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

17 For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

18 And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

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What Does 2 Peter 1:16 Mean?

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