Verse 16

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.

Other Translations

• Bibeloversettelse fra KJV1611 og Textus Receptus

  For vi har ikke fulgt oppdiktede eventyr da vi gjorde kjent for dere kraften og tilstedeværelsen av vår Herre Jesus Kristus, men vi var øyenvitner til hans storhet.

• NT, oversatt fra gresk

  For vi har ikke fulgt oppdiktede myter da vi forkynte for dere vår Herre Jesus Kristus kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner av hans storhet.

• Norsk King James

  For vi har ikke fulgt kloke fabler da vi gjorde kjent for dere kraften og gjenkomsten av vår Herre Jesus Kristus, men var øyenvitner til hans storhet.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  For vi fulgte ikke kløktig uttenkede fabler da vi kunngjorde for dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• KJV/Textus Receptus til norsk

  For ikke ved kunstferdig uttenkte eventyr fulgte vi da vi kunngjorde dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme, men vi hadde vært øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• Den norske oversettelsen av Det Nye Testamente

  For vi fulgte ikke oppdiktede myter da vi bekjentgjorde vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme for dere, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For vi fulgte ikke lurvete eventyr da vi kunngjorde for dere kraften og Jesu Kristi, vår Herres, komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  For vi fulgte ikke utspekulerte fabler da vi gjorde dere kjent med kraften og komme til vår Herre Jesus Kristus, men vi var selv øyenvitner til hans prakt.

• gpt4.5-preview

  For det var ikke kløktig uttenkte fabler vi fulgte da vi kunngjorde for dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme; men vi hadde selv sett hans majestet.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  For det var ikke kløktig uttenkte fabler vi fulgte da vi kunngjorde for dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme; men vi hadde selv sett hans majestet.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  For vi har ikke fulgt oppdiktede myter da vi forkynte dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• 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.

• biblecontext

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• NT, oversatt fra gresk Aug2024

  For det var ikke kløktig uttenkte eventyr vi fulgte da vi forkynte dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  Thi vi have ikke fulgt kløgtige Fabler, da vi kundgjorde eder vor Herres Jesu Christi Kraft og Tilkommelse, men vi have selv været Øienvidner til hans Majestæt.

• 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.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  For vi fulgte ikke oppdiktede fortellinger da vi gjorde kjent for dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  For vi fulgte ikke kløktig utformede fabler, da vi kunngjorde dere vår Herre Jesus Kristus' kraft og komme, men vi var øyenvitner til hans majestet.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  For det var ikke kløktig utformede fabler vi fulgte da vi gjorde kjent for dere kraften og tilstedeværelsen av vår Herre Jesus Kristus, men vi var øyevitner til hans majestet,

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  Det var ikke oppdiktede eventyr vi fulgte da vi gjorde kjent for dere vår Herre Jesu Kristi makt og gjenkomst, men vi var øyenvitner til Hans storhet.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  For da vi fortalte dere om kraften og komme til vår Herre Jesus Kristus, var vår undervisning ikke basert på oppdiktede historier, men vi var øyenvitner til hans herlighet.

• 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.

• 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?