Other translations
American Standard Version
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And as you knew this first, that in the end of days, scoffers would come who scoff while they walk according to their own lusts,
Darby Bible Translation
knowing this first, that there shall come at the close of the days mockers with mocking, walking according to their own lusts,
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Knowing this first, that in the last days there shall come deceitful scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come in the last days with scoffing, following their own sinful desires.
God's Word
First, you must understand this: In the last days people who follow their own desires will appear. These disrespectful people will ridicule [God's promise]
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
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,
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.
Webster's Bible Translation
Knowing this first, that there will come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,
Weymouth New Testament
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,
The World English Bible
knowing this first, that in the last days mockers will come, walking after their own lusts,