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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. AT: "For we apostles did not follow cleverly made-up stories" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-exclusive)
the power and the appearance
These two phrases may refer to the same thing and be translated as a single phrase. AT: "the powerful coming" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hendiadys)
the appearance of our Lord Jesus Christ
Possible meanings are 1) the future second coming of Jesus or 2) the past appearance of Jesus during the Transfiguration.
our Lord Jesus Christ
Here the word "our" refers to all believers. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive)
when a voice was brought to him by the majestic Glory
This can be stated in active form. AT: "when he heard a voice come from the majestic Glory" or "when the majestic Glory spoke to him" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
the majestic Glory
Peter refers to God in terms of his glory. This is a euphemism that avoids using God's name, out of reverence for him. AT: "God, the supreme Glory," (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy and rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism)
We heard this voice that came out of heaven
Peter is referring to himself and to the disciples James and John, who heard the voice of God.
we were with him
"we were with Jesus"