2 Peter 1:21

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.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Peter 1:21

BSB

For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

AKJV

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

CPDV

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

ERV

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

NHEB

For no prophecy ever came by human will, but people spoke from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

SMT

For prophecy was not once brought by the will of man: but holy men of God spake, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Peter 1:21

ForG1063ConjunctiontheprophecyG4394Noun Feminine cameG5342Verb notG3756inoldtimeG4218bythewillG2307Noun NeuterofmanG444Noun Masculine butG235Conjunction holyG40Adjective menG444Noun MasculineofGodG2316Noun Masculine spakeG2980VerbastheyweremovedG5342Verb byG5259PrepositiontheHolyG40Adjective GhostG4151Noun Neuter

Commentary for 2 Peter 1:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 2 Peter 1:21

Summary

Holy Spirit moved believers to speak prophecy

Event

Explanation of prophetic origins

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD