19 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, Rev_2:28; Rev_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, Rev_22:16, the Sun of righteousness, Mal_4:2;