1. This, a second letter, beloved, I already write to you, in both which I stir up, in the way of putting you in remembrance, your pure mind,
2. to be mindful of the words spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of the Lord and Saviour by your apostles;
3. knowing this first, that there shall come at the close of the days mockers with mocking, walking according to their own lusts,