2 Peter 1:21 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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 (KJV), 1611

2 Peter 1:21 in 6 Bible Translations

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2 Peter 1:21 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

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

2 Peter 1:21 — World English Bible

2 Peter 1:21 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

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

2 Peter 1:21 — American Standard Version

2 Peter 1:21 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

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

2 Peter 1:21 — Young's Literal Translation

2 Peter 1:21 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

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

2 Peter 1:21 — Darby Translation

2 Peter 1:21 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“For the prophecie came not in olde time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moued by the holy Ghost.”

2 Peter 1:21 — Geneva Bible

2 Peter 1:21 in Context — 2 Peter 1

19 We 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:

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

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.

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What Does 2 Peter 1:21 Mean?

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