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874 B
Markdown
19 lines
874 B
Markdown
## We have this prophetic word made sure ##
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Peter is referring to the apostles. The apostles have the message from the prophets that they know is the truth from God. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive]])
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## to which you do well to attend ##
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Peter is saying to the believers to pay close attention to the prophetic message.
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## It is like a lamp shining in a dark place until the morning comes ##
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The prophetic word is compared to a lamp that gives light in the dark until light comes in the morning. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-simile]])
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## and the morning star rises in your hearts ##
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The morning star is Christ coming to live in the believers heart. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## but by men carried along by the Holy Spirit who spoke from God ##
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Men who were controlled by the Holy Spirit and spoke what God told them. |