^{16 Ref} For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

^{17 Ref} For he received from God the Father honor and glory, when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased."

^{18 Ref} This voice we heard come out of heaven when we were with him in the holy mountain.

^{19 Ref} We have the more sure word of prophecy; whereunto you do well that you take heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day star arises in your hearts:

^{20 Ref} knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.

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