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2 Peter 3:3

DoubtThe return of ChristTemptation

1 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

2 That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour:

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,

4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.

5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:

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BSB
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.
KJV
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
WEB
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts
ASV
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
DARBY
knowing this first, that there shall come at [the] close of the days mockers with mocking, walking according to their own lusts,
BLB
first knowing this, that in the last days scoffers will come with scoffing, going according to their own passions
ÅB
ettersom dere først og fremst vet dette: i de siste dager skal det komme hånfulle spottere, som lever etter sine egne lyster
OTB
Forstå først dette, at i de siste dager skal spottere komme, som følger sine egne lyster,
B1930
idet I først og fremst vet dette at i de siste dager skal det komme spottere med spott, som farer frem efter sine egne lyster

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  • Jude 1:18

    How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

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  • 1 Timothy 4:1–2

    Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

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  • 2 Peter 2:10

    But chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not afraid to speak evil of dignities.

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  • 2 Corinthians 4:2

    But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully; but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God.

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  • Jude 1:16

    These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.

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  • 2 Peter 1:20

    Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

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  • Proverbs 1:22

    How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?

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  • 2 Timothy 3:1

    This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.

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