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John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - 2 Peter 1:21

21 For 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. Ver. 21. As they were moved ] φερομενοι . Forcibly moved, acted, carried out of themselves to say and do what God would have them. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - 2 Peter 1:21

the prophecy: Luke 1:70, 2 Timothy 3:16, 1 Peter 1:11 in old time: or, at any time holy, Deuteronomy 33:1, Joshua 14:6, 1 Kings 13:1, 1 Kings 17:18, 1 Kings 17:24, 2 Kings 4:7, 2 Kings 4:9, 2 Kings 4:22, 2 Kings 6:10, 2 Kings 6:15, 1 Chronicles 23:14, 2 Chronicles 8:14 spake: Numbers 16:28, 2 Samuel 23:2, Micah 3:7, Luke 1:70, 2 Timothy 3:15-Esther :, 1 Peter 1:11, Revelation 19:10 by the Holy: Mark 12:36, Acts 1:16, Acts 3:18, Acts 28:25, Hebrews 3:7, Hebrews 9:8, Hebrews 10:15 ... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - 2 Peter 1:21

For 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.For prophecy came not of old by the will of man — Of any mere man whatever.But the holy men of God — Devoted to him, and set apart by him for that purpose, spake and wrote.Being moved — Literally, carried. They were purely passive therein. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Peter 1:21

21. Not… of man The Scripture prophecy had no human author. It was not borne to the prophet or to men by the will of himself or of any man. He was simply the instrument in delivering it. Holy men of God They were called to a holy office and used in a holy work; besides which, they were, as a rule, holy in character and life. But holiness does not constitute a prophet. They spake, being borne by the Holy Ghost. He was sole author: their minds and speech were taken possession... read more

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