When Peter referred to the “word of the prophets” of the Old Testament in 2 Peter 1:19-21, he at one time denounced false prophets and affirmed that true prophets were moved by the Holy Spirit who spoke through them (2 Samuel 23:2). Jeremiah was equally forceful in his criticism of false prophets, asking, “How long will this continue in the hearts of these lying prophets, who prophesy the delusions of their own minds?”
Wakati Petro alirejelea kwa "neno la manabii" la Agano la Kale katika 2 Petro 1: 19-21, yeye kwa wakati mmoja aliwashutumu manabii wa uongo na akahakikisha kwamba manabii wa kweli walikuwa wakiongozwa na Roho Mtakatifu ambaye alizungumza kupitia kwao (2 Samweli 23: 2). Yeremia alikuwa sawa kinguvu katika mashutu yake ya manabii wa uongo, akiuliza "Ni kwa muda gani haya yataendelea katika mioyo ya manabii hawa wa uongo, watabirio udanganyifu wa akili zao wenyewe?"