[boatbums]

"Understanding this first, that no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. For prophecy came not by the will of man at any time: but the holy men of God spoke, inspired by the Holy Ghost." 2 Peter 1:20-21

Except, that isn't what that passage says. Who is doing the ignoring when this is what God really said:

Above all, you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet’s own interpretation of things. For prophecy never had its origin in the human will, but prophets, though human, spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. (2 Peter 2:20,21)

The meaning is pretty easy to understand when the verse is interpreted correctly.

[A.A. Cunningham]

Except, that isn't what that passage says.

Sure it does.

When you rely on a corrupted text, as you are doing, you end up with a corrupted argument.

The meaning is pretty easy to understand when the verse is interpreted correctly.

A moot argument when you rely on a corrupted text in a futile attempt to make your point.

[A.A. Cunningham]

(2 Peter 2:20,21)(sic)

In addition, you need to do a better job of proofing your post. The following is actually 2 Peter 2:20-21 not what you erroneously posted as 2 Peter 2:20-21.

"For if, flying from the pollutions of the world, through the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they be again entangled in them and overcome: their latter state is become unto them worse than the former. For it had been better for them not to have known the way of justice, than after they have known it, to turn back from that holy commandment which was delivered to them." 2 Peter 2:20-21

[Natural Law]

"Except, that isn't what that passage says."

Actually, it is:

"Know this first of all, that there is no prophecy of scripture that is a matter of personal interpretation, for no prophecy ever came through human will; but rather human beings moved by the holy Spirit spoke under the influence of God." - 2 Peter 1:20-21 (New American Bible)

On the other hand, 2 Peter 2:20-21, which you stated is completely unrelated.

"For if, after they have escaped the defilements of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overpowered, the last state has become worse for them than the first. For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than, after knowing it, to turn back from the holy commandment that was passed on to them."

Peace be with you