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3:3 {2} Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days {a} scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
(2) He vouches the second coming of Christ against the Epicureans by name.
(a) Monstrous men, who will seem wise by their contempt of God, and wicked boldness.
3:3 Knowing this first. The apostles and prophets have reminded them that there will be scoffers
in the last days. Under the last dispensation.
3:2-3 Be the more mindful thereof, because ye know scoffers will come first - Before the Lord comes. Walking after their own evil desires - Here is the origin of the error, the root of libertinism. Do we not see this eminently fulfilled?
3:1-4 The purified minds of Christians are to be stirred up, that they may be active and lively in the work of holiness. There will be scoffers in the last days, under the gospel, men who make light of sin, and mock at salvation by Jesus Christ. One very principal article of our faith refers to what only has a promise to rest upon, and scoffers will attack it till our Lord is come. They will not believe that he will come. Because they see no changes, therefore they fear not God, Ps 55:19. What he never has done, they fancy he never can do, or never will do.
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Close End Evil First Following Governed Holy Last Mock Mockers Mockery Mocking Passions Remember Ruled Scoffers Scoffing Sport Understand Walking
