## 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  ##

<b>we have received <b>- "we apostles have received" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## grace be to you ##

The word "you" refers to all believers in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-youdual]])

## Jesus our Lord  ##

<b>Jesus our Lord <b>- 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."