2Pe 3:3 | JFB | STEP | 3. Knowing this first-- from the word of the apostles. shall come-- Their very scoffing shall confirm the truth of the prediction. scoffers-- The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate add, "(scoffers) in (that is, 'with') scoffing." As , "harping with harps." walking after their own lusts-- ( ; Jude 16, 18). Their own pleasure is their sole law, unrestrained by reverence for God.

‏ 2 Peter 3:3

3. Knowing this first--from the word of the apostles.

shall come--Their very scoffing shall confirm the truth of the prediction.

scoffers--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate add, "(scoffers) in (that is, 'with') scoffing." As Re 14:2, "harping with harps."

walking after their own lusts--(2Pe 2:10; Jude 16, 18). Their own pleasure is their sole law, unrestrained by reverence for God.