17. For he received honor and glory from God the Father when that unique declaration came to him from the majestic glory, “This is my Son, my beloved, with whom I am well pleased.”
18. We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain.
19. Moreover, we possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
20. Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation,
21. for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God.