2 Peter 1:17

New Testament Epistle (General) ASV (1901)

For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:

2 Peter 1:17 — American Standard Version

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Context — 2 Peter 1

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14knowing that the putting off of my tabernacle cometh swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ signified unto me.

15Yea, I will give diligence that at every time ye may be able after my decease to call these things to remembrance.

16For 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.

17For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when there was borne such a voice to him by the Majestic Glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased:

18and this voice we [ourselves] heard borne out of heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.

19And we have the word of prophecy [made] more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

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

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