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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: 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
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."