³ Above all, be aware of this: Scoffers will come in the last days^(A) scoffing and following their own evil desires,

⁴ saying, “Where is his ‘coming’ that he promised?^(A) Ever since our ancestors fell asleep,^(B) all things continue as they have been since the beginning of creation.”

⁸ I tell you that he will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes,^(A) will he find faith on earth?”