³ knowing this first of all, that scoffers will come ^(A)in the last days with scoffing, ^(B)following their own sinful desires. ^4 (C)They will say, “Where is the promise of ^(D)his coming? For ever since the fathers fell asleep, all things are continuing as they were from the beginning of creation.”

Let Justice Roll Down

²⁷ “Son of man, behold, they of the house of Israel say, ^(A)‘The vision that he sees is ^(B)for many days from now, and he prophesies of times far off.’ ²⁸ Therefore say to them, Thus says the Lord God: ^(C)None of my words will be delayed any longer, ^(D)but the word that I speak will be performed, declares the Lord God.”

²² “Son of man, ^(A)what is this proverb that you^[a] have about the land of Israel, saying, ^(B)‘The days grow long, and every vision comes to nothing’?