2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# We greatly desire
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00
Even though the author uses the plural pronoun "we," he is most likely referring only to himself. Alternate translation: "I greatly desire" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pronouns]])
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# diligence
2016-02-23 02:42:46 +00:00
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
careful, hard work
2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
# to the end
2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
2018-02-10 00:34:10 +00:00
The implicit meaning can be stated explicitly. Alternate translation: "to the end of your lives" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
2017-09-04 21:30:57 +00:00
# in order to make your hope certain
2017-06-21 20:50:04 +00:00
"in order to have complete certainty that you will receive what God has promised you"