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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. Alternate translation: "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 coming
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These two phrases may refer to the same thing and be translated as a single phrase. Alternate translation: "the powerful coming" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys]])
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# the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
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Possible meanings are 1) the future second coming of the Lord Jesus or 2) the first coming of the Lord Jesus.
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# our Lord Jesus Christ
Here the word "our" refers to all believers. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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