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NASB | 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, ¶ To those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | 2 Peter 1:1 ¶ Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Jesus Christ, To those who have received and possess [by God's will] a precious faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: |
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Bible Note: Apostle: apostolos (ap-os'-tol-os) a delegate [A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy or an agent], messenger, one sent forth with orders Also, the Greek term for by/through here is EN, which is most commonly translated as "in" [AV- in 1902, by 163, through 39]. Peter is saying that our faith is " /in/ the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ:". |
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