2 Peter 1:16-18

[16] For not followed cunningly devised fables, when we made known the power and coming Lord Jesus Christ, but were eyewitnesses of his majesty. [17] For he received from God the Father honour and glory, when there came such a voice to him from the excellent glory, This beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. [18] And voice which came from heaven heard, with him in the holy mount.

What is the context of 2 Peter 1:16-18?

Christ's Glory and the Prophetic Word (2 Peter 1:16-21 true)
The Reliable Prophetic Word of Testimony (2 Peter 1:16-21 true)
Eyewitnesses (2 Peter 1:16-21 true)
Pay Attention to God’s Word (2 Peter 1:16-21 true)
The Trustworthy Prophetic Word (2 Peter 1:16-21 true)
Paying Attention to Scripture (2 Peter 1:12-21 true)
Prophecy of Scripture (2 Peter 1:12-21 true)

What does 2 Peter 1:16-18 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Peter explained that his reminder came from one who was an eyewitness of Jesus Christ during His earthly ministry. He did so to heighten respect for his words in his readers" minds. This section begins Peter"s defense of the faith that the false teachers were attacking, which continues through much of the rest of the letter.