knowing this first, that in the last days mockers shall come with mockery, walking after their own lusts,

Having first of all the knowledge that in the last days there will be men who, ruled by their evil desires, will make sport of holy things,

τουτο πρωτον γνωριζοντες, οτι θελουσιν ελθει εν ταις εσχαταις ημεραις εμπαικται, περιπατουντες κατα τας ιδιας αυτων επιθυμιας

Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts,