³ Above all, you must understand that in the last days^(A) scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires.^(B)

⁴ They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised?^(A) Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.”^(B)

⁸ I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly. However, when the Son of Man^(A) comes,^(B) will he find faith on the earth?”