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# the way of righteousness
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Peter speaks of life as a "way" or path. This phrase refers to living a life that is according to God's will. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# turn away from the holy commandment
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Here "turn away from" is a metaphor that means to stop doing something. AT: "stop obeying the holy commandment" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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# the holy commandment delivered to them
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This can be stated in active terms. AT: "the holy commandment that God delivered to them" or "the holy commandment that God made sure that they received" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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