13 lines
508 B
Markdown
13 lines
508 B
Markdown
Peter continues to talk to the believers.
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## Therefore ##
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The word "therefore" begins the response of the believer to what was previously stated.
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## make your calling and election sure for yourselves ##
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"calling" refers to the general invitation of salvation by God to the all people. "election" refers to the specific people that God has chosen. These two words have similar meaning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
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## you will not stumble ##
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You will not fail morally or spiritually. |