Epiphany · The Transfiguration of Our Lord
2 Peter 1:16-21
Prophecy of Scripture
January 25, 2026
Overview & Insights
“For we did not follow cleverly devised myths... but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.” (2 Peter 1:16)
Peter now comes to the purpose of his letter. So , in view of all that I have outlined and because so much is at stake for your spiritual welfare, I will always remind you of these things . Here speaks the true preacher. Often a preacher is simply reminding listeners of Christian truths of faith and works they already know , as a spur to follow Christ more perfectly. But Peter is well aware, as have been all who have spoken in God’s name down through the ages, of the fallibility of human memory, of the lure of siren voices, and of the constant necessity to be brought back to God’s paths. In this, those who speak for God are following the divine example, for God himself has constantly been saying to his people “Remember!” (Num. 15:40; Isa. 46:9; Mal. 4:4; cf. Exod. 13:3; Josh. 1:13; Acts 20:35; Rom. 15:15; 1 Cor. 11:24–25; Phil. 3:1).
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Commentary on 2 Peter 1:16-21 - Working Preacher from Luther Seminary Working Preacher
Shows how the eyewitness of the Transfiguration grounds the reliability of Scripture.
2 Peter 1:16-21 - Center for Excellence in Preaching Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching notes on prophecy confirmed and the lamp shining until day.
2 Peter 1 Commentary (Enduring Word) Enduring Word · David Guzik
Verse by verse study of the apostolic witness and the sure prophetic word.
2 Peter 1:16 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic commentators on cleverly devised myths versus eyewitness testimony.
Matthew Henry Commentary on 2 Peter 1 Blue Letter Bible
Classic exposition of the certainty of the gospel and the light of prophecy.
Background & Word Study
2 Peter (Enter the Bible) Enter the Bible
Background on the letter's setting, authorship debate, and purpose.
Book of 2 Peter Overview BibleProject
Animated overview of the letter's argument against false teachers.
2 Peter 1:16 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word study of eyewitness, majesty, and the prophetic word.
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Peter recalls the Transfiguration, where he heard the voice from the Majestic Glory, and calls the prophetic word a lamp shining in a dark place until the day dawns.
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