2 Peter 1:16-2:3

New International Version

¹⁶ For we did not follow cleverly devised stories when we told you about the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in power,^(A) but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.^{(B) 17} He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”^{[a](C) 18} We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain.^(D)

¹⁹ We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable,^(E) and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light^(F) shining in a dark place, until the day dawns^(G) and the morning star^(H) rises in your hearts.^{(I) 20} Above all, you must understand^(J) that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. ²¹ For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God^(K) as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.^(L)

False Teachers and Their Destruction

2 But there were also false prophets^(M) among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you.^(N) They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the sovereign Lord^(O) who bought them^(P)—bringing swift destruction on themselves. ² Many will follow their depraved conduct^(Q) and will bring the way of truth into disrepute. ³ In their greed^(R) these teachers will exploit you^(S) with fabricated stories. Their condemnation has long been hanging over them, and their destruction has not been sleeping.