2 Peter 3:3
Strong's 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.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

Young's Literal Translation
this first knowing, that there shall come in the latter end of the days scoffers, according to their own desires going on,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
First, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days to scoff, living according to their own desires,

New American Standard Bible
Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with [their] mocking, following after their own lusts,

King James Bible
Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.

New Living Translation
Most importantly, I want to remind you that in the last days scoffers will come, mocking the truth and following their own desires.

English Standard Version
knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.

New American Standard Bible
Know this first of all, that in the last days mockers will come with their mocking, following after their own lusts,

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
First, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days to scoff, living according to their own desires,

International Standard Version
First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us

NET Bible
Above all, understand this: In the last days blatant scoffers will come, being propelled by their own evil urges

American Standard Version
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,

English Revised Version
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,

Young's Literal Translation
this first knowing, that there shall come in the latter end of the days scoffers, according to their own desires going on,
















Cross References
John 12:48
He that rejecteth 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 speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Hebrews 1:2
Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

2 Peter 1:20
Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.

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.

Jude 1:18
How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

2 Peter 1:1
Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ:

2 Peter 3:2
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:

2 Peter 3:1
This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:

2 Peter 2:22
But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire.

2 Peter 3:4
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.
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