{Promise} (epaggelma). As in 1:4 . The reference is to
Isa 65:17f. 66:22 . See also Re 21:1 . For kainos (new) see
on 烘t 26:29|. For the expectant attitude in prosdok(936d)en (we
look for) repeated from verse 12 and again in verse 14 , see
apekdechometha (we eagerly look for) in Php 3:20 . {Wherein}
(en hois). The new heavens and earth. {Dwelleth} (katoikei).
Has its home (oikos). Certainly "righteousness" (dikaiosun(885c))
is not at home in this present world either in individuals,
families, or nations.
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