## We have this prophetic word made sure ##

Peter is referring to the apostles. The apostles have the message from the prophets that they know is the truth from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])

## to which you do well to attend. ##

Peter is saying to the believers to pay close attention to the prophetic message.

## It is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the morning comes ##

The prophetic word is compared to a lamp that gives light in the dark until light comes in the morning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])

## and the morning star rises in your hearts ##

The morning star is Christ coming to live in the believers heart. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## but by men carried along by the Holy Spirit who spoke from God. ##

Men who were controlled by the Holy Spirit and spoke what God told them.