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Since a commentary is a fundamental tool for the expositor or teacher who seeks to interpret and apply Scripture in the church or classroom, the NAC focuses on communicating the theological structure and content of each biblical book. The writers seek to illuminate both the historical meaning and contemporary significance of Holy Scripture. In its attempt to make a unique contribution to the...

central to his theology (1:14, 22). Second, and even more decisive, the preposition eis occurs three times in the subsequent verses (vv. 3–5), and in every instance the preposition designates result. In this case, however, the result also includes the idea of purpose since Peter spoke of the outworking of God’s saving plan. A causal reading of the preposition is unusual in any case, and it is more natural to understand it in terms of result/purpose. Another interpretation is suggested by the NRSV,
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