2 Peter 1:21 - Revised Version 1885

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

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For no prophecy ever originated because some man willed it [to do so–it never came by human impulse], but men spoke from God who were borne along (moved and impelled) by the Holy Spirit.

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.

Common English Bible

because no prophecy ever came by human will. Instead, men and women led by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

For prophecy was not conveyed by human will at any time. Instead, holy men were speaking about God while inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

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