2 Peter 1:16

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For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For we did not follow cunningly devised fables, when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of his majesty.

World English Bible (WEB)

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Strong's King James

Because we weren't following 'wise myths' when we made known to you the power and coming of our Adonai, ישוע Yeshua HaMashiach, but rather we were eyewitnesses of His majestic grandeur.

The F.O.G

[16] We weren't following cleverly crafted myths when we told you about the power and coming of our Lord Jesus the Messiah. No, we were eyewitnesses of His magnificent glory!

The F.O.G Paraphrase

For, skilfully devised fables not having followed out, we did make known to you the power and presence of our Lord Jesus Christ, but eye-witnesses having become of his majesty—

Young's Literal Translation

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2 Peter 1:16

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2 Peter 1:16