2 Peter 1:20

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
- King James Version

But know this first of all, that no prophecy of Scripture is {a matter} of one's own interpretation,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

knowing this first, that no prophecy of scripture is of private interpretation.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Being conscious in the first place that no man by himself may give a special sense to the words of the prophets.
- Basic English Bible

knowing this first, that [the scope of] no prophecy of scripture is had from its own particular interpretation,
- Darby Bible

Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
- Webster's Bible

But, above all, remember that no prophecy in Scripture will be found to have come from the prophet's own prompting;
- Weymouth Bible

knowing this first, that no prophecy of Scripture is of private interpretation.
- World English Bible

And firste vndurstonde ye this thing, that ech prophesie of scripture is not maad bi propre interpretacioun;
- Wycliffe Bible

this first knowing, that no prophecy of the Writing doth come of private exposition,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wesley's Notes for 2 Peter 1:20

1:20 Ye do well, as knowing this, that no scripture prophecy is of private interpretation - It is not any man's own word. It is God, not the prophet himself, who thereby interprets things till then unknown.

People's Bible Notes for 2 Peter 1:20

2Pe 1:20 Knowing this first. This is a reason for giving heed to the word of prophecy. That no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. Is not an interpretation of the knowledge and feelings of the prophet, but of the will of God. The next verse shows that this is the meaning.