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2 Peter 1:16

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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.
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  1. 1 John 4:14Rank 1 from verse 16
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    14And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world.

  2. John 1:14Rank 2 from verse 16
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    14And the Word was made 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.

  3. 1 Timothy 1:4Rank 3 from verse 16
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    4Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do.

  4. 1 Corinthians 2:4Rank 4 from verse 16
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    4And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:

  5. 1 John 1:1–3Rank 5 from verse 16
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    1THAT 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, of the Word of life;

    2(For the life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

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

  6. 1 Timothy 4:7Rank 6 from verse 16
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    7But refuse profane and old wives’ fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness.

  7. Ephesians 4:14Rank 7 from verse 16
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    14That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

  8. Luke 9:28–32Rank 8 from verse 16
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    28¶ And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

    29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

    30And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

    31Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

    32But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

  9. 1 Corinthians 1:17Rank 9 from verse 16
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    17For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.

  10. Mark 9:1–2Rank 10 from verse 16
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    1AND he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.

    2¶ And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.

  11. Revelation 1:7Rank 11 from verse 16
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    7Behold, he cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

  12. Titus 1:14Rank 12 from verse 16
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    14Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.

  13. 2 Peter 3:3–4Rank 13 from verse 16
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    3Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

    4And 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.

  14. 1 Corinthians 1:23Rank 14 from verse 16
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    23But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock, and unto the Greeks foolishness;

  15. 2 Corinthians 2:17Rank 15 from verse 16
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    17For we are not as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ.

  16. 2 Corinthians 4:2Rank 16 from verse 16
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    2But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, 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.

  17. Jude 1:14Rank 17 from verse 16
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    14And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

  18. Malachi 3:2Rank 18 from verse 16
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    2But who may abide the day of his coming? and who shall stand when he appeareth? for he is like a refiner’s fire, and like fullers’ soap:

  19. Matthew 28:18Rank 19 from verse 16
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  20. 1 Corinthians 1:7Rank 20 from verse 16
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    7So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:

  21. 1 Corinthians 2:1Rank 21 from verse 16
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    1AND I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.

  22. 1 Corinthians 5:4Rank 22 from verse 16
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    4In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, when ye are gathered together, and my spirit, with the power of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  23. 1 Thessalonians 2:19Rank 23 from verse 16
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    19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

  24. 2 Corinthians 12:16–17Rank 24 from verse 16
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    16But be it so, I did not burden you: nevertheless, being crafty, I caught you with guile.

    17Did I make a gain of you by any of them whom I sent unto you?

  25. 2 Thessalonians 2:9Rank 25 from verse 16
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    9Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders,

  26. John 17:2Rank 26 from verse 16
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    2As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him.

  27. Malachi 4:5Rank 27 from verse 16
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    5¶ Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

  28. Matthew 16:28–8Rank 28 from verse 16
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  29. Matthew 24:27Rank 29 from verse 16
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    27For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.

  30. Matthew 24:3Rank 30 from verse 16
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    3¶ And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

  31. Philippians 3:21Rank 31 from verse 16
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    21Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.

  32. Romans 1:4Rank 32 from verse 16
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    4And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead:

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2 Peter 1:16

COMBINED MEANING

for

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1. In behalf of or in the place of. 2. With respect to, concerning, or toward. 3. Because of or on account of. 4. During or throughout. 5. In order to obtain or reach. 6. As a conjunction, because or seeing that.

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COMBINED MEANING

devised

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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of devise, meaning to form, plan, purpose, design, or contrive in the mind; to arrange means or work for accomplishing an intended end, whether good or evil.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

made

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Formed, caused, prepared, appointed, or brought into a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

you

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The second-person plural pronoun referring to those being addressed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

power

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Sense 1: Ability, strength, force, or effective capacity to act, prevail, or produce an effect. Sense 2: Authority, right, permission, rule, dominion, or control. Sense 3: A person, authority, host, spiritual being, or other agent possessing or manifesting power.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

coming

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Sense 1: Present-participial form of come: approaching or arriving. Sense 2: The act, time, or event of approaching or arriving.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

COMBINED MEANING

but

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Sense 1: However; marking contrast or qualification. Sense 2: Except or unless; excluding all others or alternatives. Sense 3: Only; no more than what follows.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Skeat 1893 · Webster 1828

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1:12Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.

1:13Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;

1:14Knowing that shortly I must put off this my tabernacle, even as our Lord Jesus Christ hath shewed me.

1:15Moreover I will endeavour that ye may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.

1:16For 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.

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1:17For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.

1:18And this voice which came from heaven we heard, when we were with him in the holy mount.

1:19We 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:

1:20Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

1:21For 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.

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