2 Peter 1:21

King James Version (public domain)

Traditionally attributed to Peter · 1st century AD · One of the twelve apostles of Jesus and a leader of the early Church

For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.

Context

19We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

21For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.