KJV:
20 Knowing
this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.
21 For
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. (2 Peter 1:20-21)
JST:
20 Knowing
this first, that no
prophecy of the scriptures is given of any private will of man.
21 For
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. (JST 2
Peter 1:20-21, JST emphasized)
The KJV phrase about private
interpretation makes it seem like people are not allowed to have their own
ideas of what scriptures mean.
The JST, on the other hand,
takes this completely out and reemphasizes that scripture comes by God’s will
by the movement of the Spirit and not according to what man wants. (This gives God the freedom to give
more revelation than men expect or think is needed and on topics seemingly
unconnected which may address future needs unanticipated by men with their
limited vision.)
With the phrase about
private interpretation taken out, the Saints are given the freedom to apply the
scriptures to themselves in addition to the ways that are generally accepted
and taught in the church. The
Saints don’t have to wait for the church to tell them what to think about a
scripture; they can study things out themselves and come to their own
conclusions. It essentially gives
freedom of thought.
It also reemphasizes the
importance of capturing all the inspiration and revelation give to us that we
can and being ready to listen, even if it isn’t convenient, even if it isn’t
expected, even if it is more or different than what we hoped for.
Who knows where or what the general authorities were doing as they were given inspiration about what to speak on in general conference. We get the benefit of preparing ourselves to receive their words, but other times in life, revelation comes when and where we don't expect. Who doesn't feel they could improve their spiritual listening skills? I know I could.
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