2 Peter 1:17

WEB

For he received from God the Father honor and glory when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

Context

14knowing that the putting off of my tent comes swiftly, even as our Lord Jesus Christ made clear to me.

15Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

16For 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.

17For he received from God the Father honor and glory when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, “This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.”

18We heard this voice come out of heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

19We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:

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

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