2 Peter 1:21 (LSB)

Passage

For no prophecy was ever made by the will of man, but men being moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Nearby Context

2 Peter 1:19 And we have as more sure the prophetic word, to which you do well to pay attention as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your hearts.

2 Peter 1:20 Know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture comes by one’s own interpretation.

2 Peter 1:21 For no prophecy was ever made by the will of man, but men being moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "Spirit", "prophecy", "ever", "moved", "holy", and "spoke". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "Spirit" and "prophecy", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The prior verse says "Know this first of all that no...", giving immediate footing for "Spirit" and "prophecy". In 2 Peter context, the local focus is Christ, faith, and discipleship.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "Spirit" and "prophecy" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.