¹⁶ These are the men who make trouble, ever desiring change, going after evil pleasures, using high-sounding words, respecting men's position in the hope of reward.

¹⁷ But you, my loved ones, keep in memory the words which were said before by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

¹⁸ How they said to you, In the last days there will be men who, guided by their evil desires, will make sport of holy things.