2 Peter 1:19

WEB

¹⁹We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts,

KJV

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:

BSB

¹⁹We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

FBV

¹⁹We also have the confirming word of prophecy that's absolutely trustworthy, and you will benefit from paying close attention to it. It's like a lamp that shines in a dark place until the day dawns, and the morning star shines to illuminate your minds.

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Extra References

Isaiah 9:2

²The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.

Revelation 22:16

¹⁶I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify these things to you for the assemblies. I am the root and the offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star.”

Psalms 119:105

¹⁰⁵Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.

John 5:39

³⁹“You search the Scriptures, because you think that in them you have eternal life; and these are they which testify about me.

Isaiah 8:20

²⁰Turn to the law and to the covenant! If they don’t speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

2 Corinthians 4:4-6

⁴in whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the Good News of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn on them. ⁵For we don’t preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake, ⁶seeing 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.

John 1:7-9

⁷The same came as a witness, that he might testify about the light, that all might believe through him. ⁸He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light. ⁹The true light that enlightens everyone was coming into the world.

Revelation 2:28

²⁸and I will give him the morning star.

Proverbs 6:23

²³For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,

Psalms 19:7-9

⁷The LORD’s law is perfect, restoring the soul. The LORD’s covenant is sure, making wise the simple. ⁸The LORD’s precepts are right, rejoicing the heart. The LORD’s commandment is pure, enlightening the eyes. ⁹The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring forever. The LORD’s ordinances are true, and righteous altogether.