2 Peter 1:20

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Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture comes from one’s own interpretation.

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  • 2 Pet 3:3 : 3 First of all, you should understand that in the last days, mockers will come, following their own evil desires,
  • Rom 6:6 : 6 We know this: our old self was crucified with Him so that the body of sin might be rendered powerless, and we would no longer be enslaved to sin.
  • Rom 12:6 : 6 We have different gifts according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophecy, then prophesy in accordance with your faith;
  • Rom 13:11 : 11 And do this, knowing the time, that the hour has already come for you to wake from sleep. For our salvation is nearer now than when we first believed.
  • 1 Tim 1:9 : 9 We also know that the law is not made for the righteous but for the lawless and rebellious, the ungodly and sinners, the unholy and profane, those who strike their fathers and mothers, and murderers,

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    17 so that the servant of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

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