Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
Nevertheless - in contrast to the destructive effects of the day of God stand its constructive effects. As the flood was the earth's baptism, eventuating in its renovation and partial deliverance from 'the curse,' so its baptism with fire shall purify it, to be the renovated abode of regenerated man, wholly freed from the curse. His promise - (Isaiah 65:17; Isaiah 66:22.) "We" is not emphatic. New heavens - new atmospheric, surrounding the renovated earth. Righteousness - dwelleth in that world as its home, all pollutions having been removed; all other enjoyments are the accidents; righteousness is the essence of heavenly enjoyment.