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18 We ourselves heard this voice that came down from heaven, when we were with him on the sacred mountain.

19 Pay Close Attention to the Message of the Prophets.[a] This confirms the message of the Prophets more fully for us. You would do well to pay close attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

20 First of all, however, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture is a matter of private interpretation.

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Footnotes

  1. 2 Peter 1:19 While awaiting the great Day of fulfillment, Scripture constitutes the light on the human journey. It cannot be handed over to the arbitrary interpretations of teachers of fortune who construe it in their own peculiar way; the inspiration of the Spirit must be respected.