For in the olden time prophecy did not come by the will of man: but men moved by the Holy Ghost spoke from God.

knowing this first, that at the last days mockers will come forth in scoffing, walking according to their own lusts,

The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some people count slackness; but is long-suffering for your sakes, not wishing that any should perish, but all come to repentance.

But the day of the Lord will come like a thief; in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements being scorched up will be dissolved, and the earth and the works in it will be burnt up.