2 Peter 1:16

KJV1611 – Modern English

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

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  • Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

    For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} we did{G1811} not{G3756} follow{G1811} cunningly devised{G4679} fables,{G3454} when we made known{G1107} unto you{G5213} the power{G1411} and{G2532} coming{G3952} of{G2962} our{G2257} Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424} Christ,{G5547} but{G235} we were{G1096} eyewitnesses{G2030} of{G3168} his{G1565} majesty.{G3168}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    For{G1063} we have{G1811} not{G3756} followed{G1811}{(G5660)} cunningly devised{G4679}{(G5772)} fables{G3454}, when we made known{G1107}{(G5656)} unto you{G5213} the power{G1411} and{G2532} coming{G3952} of our{G2257} Lord{G2962} Jesus{G2424} Christ{G5547}, but{G235} were{G1096}{(G5679)} eyewitnesses{G2030} of his{G1565} majesty{G3168}.

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    For we folowed not decevable fables whe we openned vnto you the power and commynge of oure LORde Iesus Christ but with oure eyes we sawe his maieste:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    For we folowed not deceaueable fables, whan we declared vnto you the power and commynge of oure LORDE Iesus Christ: but with oure eyes we sawe his maiestie,

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    For we followed not deceiuable fables when we opened vnto you the power, and comming of our Lord Iesus Christ, but with our eyes we saw his maiestie:

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    For we haue not folowed deceitfull fables, when we opened vnto you the power and commyng of our Lorde Iesus Christe, but with our eyes we sawe his maiestie:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    ¶ For we have not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known unto you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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 --

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    For when we gave you news of the power and the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, our teaching was not based on stories put together by art, but we were eye-witnesses of his glory.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    For we did not follow cleverly concocted fables when we made known to you the power and return of our Lord Jesus Christ; no, we were eyewitnesses of his grandeur.

Referenced Verses

  • John 1:14 : 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.
  • 1 Cor 1:17 : 17 For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel, not with the wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of no effect.
  • 1 John 4:14 : 14 And we have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.
  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 Nor give attention to fables and endless genealogies, which cause questions rather than godly edification which is in faith, so do.
  • 1 Cor 2:4 : 4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
  • Mark 9:1-2 : 1 And he said to them, Truly I say to you, that there are some standing here who shall not taste death until they see the kingdom of God come with power. 2 And after six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and led them up onto a high mountain by themselves; and he was transfigured before them.
  • Luke 9:28-32 : 28 And it happened about eight days after these sayings, he took Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray. 29 And as he prayed, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two men talked with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 Who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 But Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep; and when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
  • Mal 3:2 : 2 But who may endure the day of his coming? And who shall stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire and like fullers' soap:
  • Eph 4:14 : 14 That we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to deceive;
  • 1 John 1:1-3 : 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life; 2 For the life was revealed, and we have seen it, and testify, and show to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us; 3 That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.
  • Rev 1:7 : 7 Behold, he comes with clouds; and every eye shall see him, even those who pierced him: and all the tribes of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.
  • Jude 1:14 : 14 Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, 'Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints,
  • Phil 3:21 : 21 Who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, according to the working by which he is able even to subdue all things to himself.
  • 1 Thess 2:19 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Is it not even you in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at His coming?
  • 2 Thess 2:9 : 9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
  • 1 Tim 4:7 : 7 But refuse profane and old wives' tales, and exercise yourself rather unto godliness.
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.
  • 2 Pet 3:3-4 : 3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? For since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.
  • Mal 4:5 : 5 Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the LORD.
  • Matt 16:28-17:8 : 28 Truly I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom. 1 And after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain apart, 2 And was transfigured before them: and his face shone like the sun, and his clothing was white as the light. 3 And behold, there appeared to them Moses and Elijah talking with him. 4 Then Peter answered and said to Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if you will, let us make here three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah. 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; listen to him. 6 And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were very afraid. 7 And Jesus came and touched them, and said, Arise, and do not be afraid. 8 And when they lifted up their eyes, they saw no one except Jesus only.
  • Matt 24:3 : 3 And as he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the world?
  • Matt 24:27 : 27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines to the west, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.
  • Matt 28:18 : 18 And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All authority is given to me in heaven and on earth.
  • John 17:2 : 2 As you have given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as you have given him.
  • Rom 1:4 : 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead;
  • 1 Cor 1:7 : 7 So that you come short in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:
  • 1 Cor 1:23 : 23 But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a stumbling block, and to the Greeks foolishness;
  • 1 Cor 2:1 : 1 And I, brothers, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.
  • 1 Cor 5:4 : 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when you are gathered together, along with my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
  • 2 Cor 12:16-17 : 16 But be it so, I did not burden you; nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile. 17 Did I make a gain of you by any of those whom I sent to you?

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • 2 Pet 1:17-19
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    17 For he received from God the Father honor and glory when such a voice came to him from the excellent glory, 'This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.'

    18 And we heard this voice which came from heaven when we were with him on the holy mountain.

    19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy, to which you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts:

  • 2 Pet 1:15
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    15 Moreover, I will make every effort that you may always remember these things after my departure.

  • 1 Thess 1:5-7
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    5 For our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and in full conviction; as you know what kind of men we were among you for your sake.

    6 And you became followers of us and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with the joy of the Holy Spirit:

    7 So that you became examples to all who believe in Macedonia and Achaia.

  • Luke 1:1-2
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    1 Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative of those things which are most surely believed among us,

    2 Just as those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word delivered them to us,

  • 1 John 1:1-3
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    1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life;

    2 For the life was revealed, and we have seen it, and testify, and show to you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us;

    3 That which we have seen and heard we declare to you, so that you also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.

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    9 Not because we do not have the right, but to make ourselves an example for you to follow.

  • Jude 1:17
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    17 But, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  • 2 Cor 1:12-13
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    12 For our rejoicing is this, the testimony of our conscience, that in simplicity and godly sincerity, not with fleshly wisdom, but by the grace of God, we have conducted ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

    13 For we write no other things to you than what you read or acknowledge; and I trust you shall acknowledge even to the end;

  • 1 Thess 2:5-6
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    5 For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness; God is witness:

    6 Nor did we seek glory from men, neither from you nor from others, when we might have been burdensome, as the apostles of Christ.

  • 2 Cor 1:18-19
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    18 But as God is true, our word toward you was not yes and no.

    19 For the Son of God, Jesus Christ, who was preached among you by us, even by me and Silvanus and Timothy, was not yes and no, but in him was yes.

  • 2 Pet 1:11-12
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    11 For so an entrance will be provided to you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

    12 Therefore I will not be negligent to always remind you of these things, though you know them and are established in the present truth.

  • 2 Thess 2:1-2
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    1 Now we beseech you, brothers, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him,

    2 That you be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as if the day of Christ is at hand.

  • 2 Pet 3:2
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    2 That you may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:

  • 1 Thess 2:1
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    1 For you yourselves, brothers, know our entrance to you, that it was not in vain:

  • 1 Thess 1:9
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    9 For they themselves declare concerning us what manner of entrance we had to you, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;

  • 2 Thess 1:10
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    10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all who believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.

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    1 And I, brothers, when I came to you, did not come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, declaring to you the testimony of God.

  • 2 Cor 2:17
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    17 For we are not like many who corrupt the word of God; but as of sincerity, as from God, we speak in the sight of God in Christ.

  • 2 Cor 4:2
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    2 But have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience in the sight of God.

  • 1 Pet 1:20
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    20 He indeed was foreordained before the foundation of the world, but was manifest in these last times for you,

  • Titus 1:14
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    14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn from the truth.

  • Acts 1:21
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    21 Therefore, of these men who have accompanied us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us,

  • 1 Thess 2:10
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    10 You are witnesses, and God also, how holily and justly and blamelessly we behaved ourselves among you who believe:

  • Acts 4:20
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    20 For we cannot but speak the things which we have seen and heard.

  • 2 Pet 1:3
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    3 According to his divine power, he has given us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us to glory and virtue:

  • 1 Cor 1:6
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    6 Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you:

  • 3 John 1:12
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    12 Demetrius has received a good report from all men, and of the truth itself: yes, and we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true.

  • Heb 2:3
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    3 How shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed to us by those that heard him;

  • 2 Cor 4:5-6
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    5 For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake.

    6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, has shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  • Rev 1:2
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    2 Who bore witness of the word of God, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, and of all things that he saw.

  • John 1:16
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    16 And of his fullness we have all received, and grace for grace.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile:

  • Heb 1:2
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    2 Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds;

  • 1 Pet 1:8
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    8 Whom having not seen you love; in whom, though now you do not see Him, yet believing, you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,

  • 1 Thess 2:13
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    13 For this reason we also thank God without ceasing, because when you received the word of God which you heard from us, you received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectively works also in you who believe.

  • 1 Cor 2:4
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    4 And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

  • 2 John 1:8
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    8 Look to yourselves, that we do not lose those things we have worked for, but that we may receive a full reward.