Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Knowing this first: That in the last days there shall come deceitful scoffers, walking after their own lusts, that there. 1 Timothy 4:1,2 Now the Spirit manifestly saith that in the last times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to spirits of error and doctrines of devils, . . . 2 Timothy 3:1 Know also this, that in the last days shall come dangerous times. 1 John 2:18 Little children, it is the last hour: and as you have heard that Antichrist cometh, even now there are become many Antichrists: whereby we know that it is the last hour. Jude 1:18 Who told you that in the last time there should come mockers, walking according to their own desires in ungodlinesses. scoffers. Proverbs 1:22 Turn ye at my reproof: behold I will utter my spirit to you, and will shew you my words. Proverbs 3:34 The wise shall possess glory: the promotion of fools is disgrace. Proverbs 14:6 A scorner seeketh wisdom, and findeth it not: the learning of the wise is easy. Isaiah 5:19 That say: Let him make haste, and let his work come quickly, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel come, that we may know it. Isaiah 28:14 Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, who rule over my people that is in Jerusalem. Isaiah 29:20 For he that did prevail hath failed, the scorner is consumed, and they are all cut off that watched for iniquity: Hosea 7:5 The day of our king, the princes began to be mad with wine: he stretched out his hand with scorners. walking. 2 Peter 2:10 And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise government: audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming. 2 Corinthians 4:2 But we renounce the hidden things of dishonesty, not walking in craftiness nor adulterating the word of God: but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man's conscience, in the sight of God. Jude 1:16,18 These are murmurers, full of complaints, walking according to their own desires: and their mouth speaketh proud things, admiring persons, for gain's sake. . . . Context The Coming Judgment…2That you may be mindful of those words which I told you before from the holy prophet and of your apostles, of the precepts of the Lord and Saviour. 3Knowing this first: That in the last days there shall come deceitful scoffers, walking after their own lusts, 4Saying: Where is his promise or his coming? For since the time that the fathers slept, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.… Cross References John 12:48 He that despiseth me and receiveth not my words hath one that judgeth him. The word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day. 1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit manifestly saith that in the last times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to spirits of error and doctrines of devils, Hebrews 1:2 In these days, hath spoken to us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the world. 2 Peter 1:20 Understanding this first: That no prophecy of scripture is made by private interpretation. 2 Peter 2:10 And especially them who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness and despise government: audacious, self willed, they fear not to bring in sects, blaspheming. Jude 1:18 Who told you that in the last time there should come mockers, walking according to their own desires in ungodlinesses. Lexicon First of all,πρῶτον (prōton) Adverb - Superlative Strong's Greek 4412: First, in the first place, before, formerly. Neuter of protos as adverb; firstly. you must understand γινώσκοντες (ginōskontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1097: A prolonged form of a primary verb; to 'know' in a great variety of applications and with many implications. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction Strong's Greek 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. in ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's Greek 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. last ἐσχάτων (eschatōn) Adjective - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2078: Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. days ἡμερῶν (hēmerōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. scoffers ἐμπαῖκται (empaiktai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 1703: A mocker, scoffer. From empaizo; a derider, i.e. a false teacher. will come, ἐλεύσονται (eleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 2064: To come, go. scoffing ἐμπαιγμονῇ (empaigmonē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 1701: Mockery, scoffing, scorn. From empaizo; derision. [and] following πορευόμενοι (poreuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's Greek 4198: To travel, journey, go, die. their αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. own ἰδίας (idias) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 2398: Pertaining to self, i.e. One's own; by implication, private or separate. evil desires. ἐπιθυμίας (epithymias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural Strong's Greek 1939: Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. Additional Translations Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. first knowing this, that in the last days scoffers will come with scoffing, following according to their own evil desires, Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts, knowing this first, that there shall come at [the] close of the days mockers with mocking, walking according to their own lusts, knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts, Knowing this first, that there will come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions, knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts, this first knowing, that there shall come in the latter end of the days scoffers, according to their own desires going on, Jump to Previous Close End Evil First Following Governed Holy Last Mock Mockers Mockery Mocking Passions Remember Ruled Scoffers Scoffing Sport Understand WalkingJump to Next Close End Evil First Following Governed Holy Last Mock Mockers Mockery Mocking Passions Remember Ruled Scoffers Scoffing Sport Understand WalkingExternal Links 2 Peter 3:3 NIV2 Peter 3:3 NLT 2 Peter 3:3 ESV 2 Peter 3:3 NASB 2 Peter 3:3 ASV 2 Peter 3:3 Bible Apps 2 Peter 3:3 Biblia Paralela 2 Peter 3:3 Chinese Bible 2 Peter 3:3 French Bible 2 Peter 3:3 German Bible Alphabetical: after all and come days desires evil First following in Know last lusts mockers mocking must of own scoffers scoffing that the their this understand will with you NT Letters: 2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first that in the last (2 Pet. 2P iiP ii Pet) Bible Study Resources, Dictionary, Concordance and Search Tools |