Nevertheless, we, according to his promise, look, &c.— That is, "Though the present frame of things shall be dissolved by fire, yet we look for another, a more durable and perfect state; new heavens, and a new earth—new and everlasting abodes, which the divine mercy will then open to our enraptured view, into which it will conduct us, and in which, perfect righteousness, holiness, and felicity shall dwell for ever." Revelation 21:27; Revelation 22:14-15. As St. Peter had a revelation from Christ, that he would create new heavens and a new earth, he might justly call that his promise; but the patriarchs and believing elders were not without the expectation of such felicity. See Genesis 17:7. Daniel 12:2; Daniel 12:13. Matthew 22:31-32.Acts 3:21.Hebrews 11:10 -
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2 Peter 3:13
13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.