2 Peter 1:20 - Tree of Life Version

²⁰ Above all understand this: no prophecy of Scripture comes about from a person’s own interpretation.

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁰ [Yet] first [you must] understand this, that no prophecy of Scripture is [a matter] of any personal or private or special interpretation (loosening, solving).

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁰ knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.

Common English Bible

²⁰ Most important, you must know that no prophecy of scripture represents the prophet’s own understanding of things,

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁰ Understand this first: that every prophecy of Scripture does not result from one's own interpretation.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

²⁰ Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation.

2 Peter 1:20 Cross References

Romans 12:6

We have gifts that differ according to the grace that was given to us—if prophecy, in proportion to our faith;

Romans 13:11

Besides this, you know the time—that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now our salvation is nearer than when we first came to trust.

Romans 6:6

knowing our old man was crucified with Him so that the sinful body might be done away with, so we no longer serve sin.

1 Timothy 1:9

knowing that the Torah is not given for a tzaddik but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and worldly, for those who kill their fathers or mothers, for murderers,

2 Timothy 3:16

All Scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for restoration, and for training in righteousness,

James 1:3

knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

2 Peter 3:3

First of all, understand that in the last days, scoffers will come scoffing, following after their own desires