^{15 Ref} to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him."

^{16 Ref} These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.

^{17 Ref} But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

^{18 Ref} They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."