They promise them freedom, but they themselves are slaves of corruption, since people are enslaved to whatever defeats them.

saying, “Where is the promise of His coming? Ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”

Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, it is clear what sort of people you should be in holy conduct and godliness

Therefore, dear friends, since you know this in advance, be on your guard, so that you are not led away by the error of lawless people and fall from your own stability.