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Berean Standard Bible

“We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.”

2 Peter 1:19

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Peter recalls the Transfiguration, where he and other apostles heard the voice of God, as one line of evidence for the truth of Christ. He then adds another line of confirmation.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.

World English Bible (WEB)

We have the more sure word of prophecy; and you do well that you heed it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the morning star arises in your hearts:

King James Version (KJV)

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:

American Standard Version (ASV)

And we have the word of prophecy [made] more sure; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And so the words of the prophets are made more certain; and it is well for you to give attention to them as to a light shining in a dark place, till the dawn comes and the morning star is seen in your hearts;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And we have more firm the prophetic word, to which we do well giving heed, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, till day may dawn, and a morning star may arise -- in your hearts;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Tenemos también la palabra profética más permanente, á la cual hacéis bien de estar atentos como á una antorcha que alumbra en lugar oscuro hasta que el día esclarezca, y el lucero de la mañana salga en vuestros corazones:

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Así comprobamos el cumplimiento de las profecías, y ustedes hacen bien en examinarlas cuidadosamente. Ellas son como antorchas que disipan la oscuridad, hasta que el día esclarezca y la estrella de la mañana brille en sus corazones.

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