2 Peter 1:19 Description We have the more sure prophetic word, to which you do well to attend as to a lamp shining in a dark place Preface and Praise of Sacred Scripture Chapter I: On the Excellence, Necessity, and Fruit of Sacred Scripture — Quoted as "Blessed Peter, First Epistle, chapter 1, verse 19" (Lapide's citation; modern numbering is 2 Peter 1:19) "We have," says Blessed Peter, First Epistle, chapter 1, verse 19, "the more sure prophetic word, to which you do well to attend as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts." Arguments for the Old Testament — Cited again as Peter's commendation of the prophetic word "the prophetic word made more sure, to which you do well to attend, as to a lamp shining in a dark place." Related Peter the Apostle