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


In Context

18 and this voice we — we did hear, out of heaven borne, being with him in the holy mount.

19 And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise — in your hearts;

20 this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,

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

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 Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

1:21For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost.

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 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.