We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts:
Ver. 19. A more sure word] The authority of the Scriptures is greater than an angel's voice, of equal command to God's audible and immediate voice, and of greater perspicuity and certainty to us; for besides inspiration, it is both written and sealed.
As unto a light] As the governor of a ship hath his hand on the stern, his eye on the pole star; so should we on Christ the day star, Revelation 2:28; Revelation 22:12 .
Until the day dawn] Till there be a more full gospel light.
And the day star] Christ the star of Jacob, the bright morning star, Revelation 22:16, the Sun of righteousness,Malachi 4:2 ;