Promise (επαγγελμα). As in 1:4. The reference is to Isa 65:17f.; 66:22. See also Re 21:1. For καινος (new) see on Mt 26:29. For th…

Nevertheless we, according to his promise. The allusion here seems to be, beyond a doubt, to two passages in Isaiah, in which a promise of…

Neverthele we, according to his promise.—“Neverthele ” is too strong, and the emphasis is on “new,” not on “we.” But new heave…

Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be di olved, and the elements shall melt wit…

Through his prophets God promised righteousness. Jeremiah sees the Righteous One bringing in righteousness, and his name is “The LORD Our Righteous…

Nevertheless we, according to his promise
Or promises, as the Alexandrian copy, and the Vulgate Latin version; namel…

From the doctrine of Christ's second coming, we are exhorted to purity and godliness. This is the effect of real knowledge. Very exact and universa…