Promise

(επαγγελμα). As in 2 Peter 1:4. The reference is to Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22. See also Revelation 21:1. For καινος (new) see on Matthew 26:29. For the expectant attitude in προσδοκωμεν (we look for) repeated from verse 2 Peter 3:12 and again in verse 2 Peter 3:14, see απεκδεχομεθα (we eagerly look for) in Philippians 3:20.Wherein

(εν οις). The new heavens and earth.Dwelleth

(κατοικε). Has its home (οικος). Certainly "righteousness" (δικαιοσυνη) is not at home in this present world either in individuals, families, or nations.

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