2 Peter 1:16

Eyewitnesses

16 For we did not follow cleverly devised 1tales when we made known to you the 2power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were 3eyewitnesses of His majesty.

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2 Peter 1:16 In-Context

14 knowing that the laying aside of my earthly dwelling is imminent, as also our Lord Jesus Christ has made clear to me.
15 And I will also be diligent that at any time after my departure you will be able to call these things to mind.
16 For we did not follow cleverly devised tales when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
17 For when He received honor and glory from God the Father, such an utterance as this was made to Him by the Majestic Glory, "This is My beloved Son with whom I am well-pleased "-
18 and we ourselves heard this utterance made from heaven when we were with Him on the holy mountain.

Cross References 3

  • 1. 1 Timothy 1:4; 2 Peter 2:3
  • 2. Mark 13:26; Mark 14:62; 1 Thessalonians 2:19
  • 3. Matthew 17:1f; Mark 9:2f; Luke 9:28f
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