2 Peter 1:16

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.

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  • John 1:14 : 14 The Word became flesh, and lived among us. We saw his glory, such glory as of the one and only Son of the Father, full of grace and truth.
  • 1 Cor 1:17 : 17 For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the Gospel--not in wisdom of words, so that the cross of Christ wouldn't be made void.
  • 1 John 4:14 : 14 We have seen and testify that the Father has sent the Son as the Savior of the world.
  • 1 Tim 1:4 : 4 neither to pay attention to myths and endless genealogies, which cause disputes, rather than God's stewardship, which is in faith--
  • 1 Cor 2:4 : 4 My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,
  • Mark 9:1-2 : 1 He said to them, "Most assuredly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste death until they see the Kingdom of God come with power." 2 After six days Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John, and brought them up onto a high mountain privately by themselves, and he was changed into another form in front of them.
  • Luke 9:28-32 : 28 It happened about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter, John, and James, and went up onto the mountain to pray. 29 As he was praying, the appearance of his face was altered, and his clothing became white and dazzling. 30 Behold, two men were talking with him, who were Moses and Elijah, 31 who appeared in glory, and spoke of his departure,{Literally, "exodus"} which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem. 32 Now Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep, but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men who stood with him.
  • Mal 3:2 : 2 "But who can endure the day of his coming? And who will stand when he appears? For he is like a refiner's fire, and like launderer's soap;
  • Eph 4:14 : 14 that we may no longer be children, tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in craftiness, after the wiles of error;
  • 1 John 1:1-3 : 1 That which was from the beginning, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life 2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us); 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us. Yes, and our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son, Jesus Christ.
  • Rev 1:7 : 7 Behold, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, including those who pierced him. All the tribes of the earth will mourn over him. Even so, Amen.
  • Jude 1:14 : 14 About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,
  • Phil 3:21 : 21 who will change the body of our humiliation to be conformed to the body of his glory, according to the working by which he is able even to subject all things to himself.
  • 1 Thess 2:19 : 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn't it even you, before our Lord Jesus{TR adds "Christ"} at his coming?
  • 2 Thess 2:9 : 9 even he whose coming is according to the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,
  • 1 Tim 4:7 : 7 But refuse profane and old wives' fables. Exercise yourself toward godliness.
  • Titus 1:14 : 14 not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.
  • 2 Pet 3:3-4 : 3 knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts, 4 and saying, "Where is the promise of his coming? For, from the day that 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 great and terrible day of Yahweh comes.
  • Matt 16:28-17:8 : 28 Most assuredly I tell you, there are some standing here who will in no way taste of death, until they see the Son of Man coming in his Kingdom." 1 After six days, Jesus took with him Peter, James, and John his brother, and brought them up into a high mountain by themselves. 2 He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and his garments became as white as the light. 3 Behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them talking with him. 4 Peter answered, and said to Jesus, "Lord, it is good for us to be here. If you want, let's make three tents here: one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah." 5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them. Behold, a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to him." 6 When the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces, and were very afraid. 7 Jesus came and touched them and said, "Get up, and don't be afraid." 8 Lifting up their eyes, they saw no one, except Jesus alone.
  • Matt 24:3 : 3 As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, "Tell us, when will these things be? What is the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age?"
  • Matt 24:27 : 27 For as the lightning comes forth from the east, and is seen even to the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
  • Matt 28:18 : 18 Jesus came to them and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
  • John 17:2 : 2 even as you gave him authority over all flesh, he will give eternal life to all whom you have given him.
  • Rom 1:4 : 4 who was declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the Spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead, Jesus Christ our Lord,
  • 1 Cor 1:7 : 7 so that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ;
  • 1 Cor 1:23 : 23 but we preach Christ crucified; a stumbling block to Jews, and foolishness to Greeks,
  • 1 Cor 2:1 : 1 When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.
  • 1 Cor 5:4 : 4 In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, you being gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,
  • 2 Cor 2:17 : 17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.
  • 2 Cor 4:2 : 2 But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by the 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 myself burden you. But, being crafty, I caught you with deception. 17 Did I take advantage of you by anyone of them whom I have sent to you?

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    17 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 This voice we heard come out of heaven when we were with him in the holy mountain.

    19 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:

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    15 Yes, I will make every effort that you may always be able to remember these things even after my departure.

  • 1 Thess 1:5-7
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    5 and that our Gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we showed ourselves to be among you for your sake.

    6 You became imitators of us, and of the Lord, having received the word in much affliction, with joy of the Holy Spirit,

    7 so that you became an example to all who believe in Macedonia and in Achaia.

  • Luke 1:1-2
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    1 Since many have undertaken to set in order a narrative concerning those matters which have been fulfilled among us,

    2 even 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, that which we have heard, that which we have seen with our eyes, that which we saw, and our hands touched, concerning the Word of life

    2 (and the life was revealed, and we have seen, and testify, and declare to you the life, the eternal life, which was with the Father, and was revealed to us);

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

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    9 not because we don't have the right, but to make ourselves an example to you, that you should imitate us.

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    17 But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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    12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience, that in holiness and sincerity of God, not in fleshly wisdom but in the grace of God we behaved ourselves in the world, and more abundantly toward you.

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

  • 1 Thess 2:5-6
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    5 For neither were we at any time found using words of flattery, as you know, nor a cloak of covetousness (God is witness),

    6 nor seeking glory from men (neither from you nor from others), when we might have claimed authority as apostles of Christ.

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

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

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    11 For thus will be richly supplied to you the entrance into the eternal Kingdom of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

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

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    1 Now, brothers, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and our gathering together to him, we ask you

    2 not to be quickly shaken in your mind, nor yet be troubled, either by spirit, or by word, or by letter as from us, saying that the day of Christ had come.

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    2 that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandments of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:

  • 1 Thess 2:1
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    1 For you yourselves know, brothers, our visit to you wasn't in vain,

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    9 For they themselves report concerning us what kind of a reception we had from you; and how you turned to God from idols, to serve a living and true God,

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    10 when he comes to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired among all those who have believed (because our testimony to you was believed) in that day.

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    1 When I came to you, brothers, I didn't come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of God.

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    17 For we are not as so many, peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God, we speak in Christ.

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

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    20 who was foreknown indeed before the foundation of the world, but was revealed at the end of times for your sake,

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    14 not paying attention to Jewish fables and commandments of men who turn away from the truth.

  • Acts 1:21
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    21 Of the men therefore 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 with God, how holy, righteously, and blamelessly we behaved ourselves toward you who believe.

  • Acts 4:20
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    20 for we can't help telling the things which we saw and heard."

  • 2 Pet 1:3
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    3 seeing that his divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and virtue;

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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 the testimony of all, and of the truth itself; yes, we also testify, and you know that our testimony is true.

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    3 how will we escape if we neglect so great a salvation-- which at the first having been spoken through the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard;

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    5 For we don't preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus' sake;

    6 seeing it is God who said, "Light will shine out of darkness," who 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 testified to God's word, and of the testimony of Jesus Christ, about everything that he saw.

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    16 From his fullness we all received grace upon grace.

  • 1 Thess 2:3
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    3 For our exhortation is not of error, nor of uncleanness, nor in deception.

  • Heb 1:2
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    2 has at the end of these days spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed heir of all things, through whom also he made the worlds.

  • 1 Pet 1:8
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    8 whom not having known you love; in whom, though now you don't see him, yet believing, you rejoice greatly with joy unspeakable and full of glory--

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

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    4 My speech and my preaching were not in persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power,

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    8 Watch yourselves, that we don't lose the things which we have accomplished, but that we receive a full reward.

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