2 Peter 1:21

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For no such prophecy was ever brought forth by the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For no prophecy ever came by the will of man: but holy men of God spoke, being moved by the Holy Spirit.

World English Bible (WEB)

For{G1063} the prophecy{G4394} came{G5342}{(G5681)} not{G3756} in old time{G4218} by the will{G2307} of man{G444}: but{G235} holy{G40} men{G444} of God{G2316} spake{G2980}{(G5656)} as they were moved{G5342}{(G5746)} by{G5259} the Holy{G40} Ghost{G4151}.

Strong's King James

(21) because no prophecy was ever brought of human will. But rather men by רוּחַ Ruach HaKodesh spoke from יהוה YAHWEH.

The F.O.G
[21] For prophecy never originated in the human will, but prophets spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit.
The F.O.G Paraphrase

for not by will of man did ever prophecy come, but by the Holy Spirit borne on holy men of God spake.

Young's Literal Translation

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