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# Connecting Statement:
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Peter continues to explain his teachings to the believers and explains why they are trustworthy.
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# For we did not follow cleverly invented myths
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Here the word "we" refers to Peter and the other apostles, but not to his readers. AT: "For we apostles did not follow cleverly made-up stories" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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# the power and the appearance
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These two phrases may refer to the same thing and be translated as a single phrase. AT: "the powerful coming" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
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# the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Possible meanings are 1) the future second coming of Jesus or 2) the past appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration.
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# our Lord Jesus Christ
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Here the word "our" refers to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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# when a voice was brought to him by the majestic Glory
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This can be stated in active form. AT: "when he heard a voice come from the majestic Glory" or "when the majestic Glory spoke to him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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# the majestic Glory
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Peter refers to God in terms of his glory. This is a euphemism that avoids using God's name, out of reverence for him. AT: "God, the supreme Glory," (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]] and [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]])
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# We heard this voice that came out of heaven
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Peter is referring to himself and to the disciples James and John, who heard the voice of God.
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# we were with him
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"we were with Jesus" |