²⁹ For I know this, that after my departure ^(A)savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.

The Great Apostasy

4 Now the Spirit ^[a]expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed ^(A)to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons,

Perilous Times and Perilous Men

3 But know this, that ^(A)in the last days ^[a]perilous times will come:

^3 (A)For the time will come when they will not endure ^(B)sound doctrine, ^(C)but according to their own desires, because they have itching ears, they will heap up for themselves teachers;

³ knowing this first: that scoffers will come in the last days, ^(A)walking according to their own lusts,