17. For he received from God the Father, honour and glory: this voice coming down to him from the excellent glory: This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
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.