# 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. Alternate translation: "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. Alternate translation: "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]])