en_tn/2pe/01/01.md

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  • Simon Peter - “From Simon Peter” Your language may have a particular way of introducing the author of a letter. This could be translated as “I, Simon Peter, wrote this letter.”
  • slave and apostle of Jesus Christ - Peter speaks of his attitude of being Jesus Christ's servant. He also was given the position and authority of being Christ's apostle.
  • to those - Peter seems to be addressing all believers who may read this letter. Alternate translation: "to believers."
  • **we have received ** - we have received - "we apostles have received" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_exclusive)
  • grace be to you - The word "you" refers to all believers in general. (See: :en:ta:vol1:translate:figs_youdual)
  • **Jesus our Lord ** - Jesus our Lord - Jesus the Lord of the believers and apostles.
  • May grace be to you; may peace increase through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. - Alternate translation: "May kindness and your peace increase because you truly know God and Jesus our Lord."