21For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.


In Context

18 And this voice we heard brought from heaven, when we were with him in the holy mount.

19 And we have the more firm prophetical word: whereunto you do well to attend, as to a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

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

21 For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

2 Peter 1:21 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For 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.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21for prophecy was not ever uttered by the will of man, but holy men of God spake under the power of the Holy Spirit.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but men spake from God, being moved by the Holy Ghost.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21For prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

1:21for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For 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.