this, &c. Literally this is hid from (Greek. lanthano. See Acts 26:26) them willing (App-102.) it.
word. App-121.
God. App-98.
heavens. Plural See Matthew 6:9; Matthew 6:10.
of old. Greek. ekpalai. See 2 Peter 2:3.
earth. App-129.
standing. consisting. Greek. sunistemi. See Colossians 1:17.
out of. of. App-104.
the. Omit.
in. through. App-104. 2 Peter 3:1. The reference is to Psalms 24:2; Psalms 136:5; Psalms 136:6. Compare Genesis 1:6; Genesis 1:7.