^{16 Ref} For, skilfully devised fables not having followed out, we did make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but eye-witnesses having become of his majesty --

^{17 Ref} for having received from God the Father honour and glory, such a voice being borne to him by the excellent glory: `This is My Son -- the beloved, in whom I was well pleased;'

^{18 Ref} and this voice we -- we did hear, out of heaven borne, being with him in the holy mount.

^{19 Ref} 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 Ref} this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,

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