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2 Peter 1:1, NLT

2 Peter 1

Greetings from Peter

1This letter is from Simon*1:1a Greek Simeon. Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ.

I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness*1:1b Or to you in the righteousness. of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.