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