831 B
831 B
Connecting Statement:
Peter continues to explain his teachings to the believers and explains why they are trustworthy.
For we did not follow cleverly invented myths
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)
the power and the coming
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)
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ
Possible meanings are 1) the future second coming of the Lord Jesus or 2) the first coming of the Lord Jesus.
our Lord Jesus Christ
Here the word "our" refers to all believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)