How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
there.
Acts 20:29 For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.
1 Timothy 4:1,2 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; …
2 Timothy 3:1-5,13 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come…
who.
Jude 1:16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
Psalm 14:1,2 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good…
“In the last times
The "last times" or "last days" is a term used throughout the New Testament to describe the period between Christ's first and second coming. It is a time characterized by both the spread of the Gospel and increasing opposition to it. This eschatological perspective is rooted in Jewish apocalyptic literature, which anticipated a climactic end to history. The early Christians believed they were living in these last times, as evidenced by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.
there will be scoffers
"Scoffers" are those who mock or ridicule the truth of the Gospel. This term is used in other New Testament passages, such as 2 Peter 3:3, to describe individuals who dismiss the promise of Christ's return. The presence of scoffers is a sign of the spiritual decay and moral decline that will characterize the last times. Their attitude reflects a broader cultural skepticism towards divine intervention and the supernatural.
who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”
This phrase highlights the moral and ethical corruption of the scoffers. "Ungodly desires" refers to actions and attitudes that are contrary to God's will and character. This behavior is often linked to a rejection of divine authority and an embrace of self-indulgence. The New Testament frequently warns against such conduct, emphasizing the need for believers to live in holiness and obedience. This warning serves as a call to discernment and perseverance for the faithful, reminding them of the importance of adhering to the teachings of Christ and the apostles.
The phrase points back to the eyewitness testimony and repeated warnings of the apostles. Their words carry full authority because they were commissioned directly by the risen Christ (Acts 1:2).
• Jude had just reminded his readers to “remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ” (Jude 17).
• Paul told the Ephesian elders, “After my departure, savage wolves will come in among you” (Acts 20:29–30).
• Peter likewise urged believers to “remember the words previously spoken by the holy prophets and the commandment of our Lord and Savior through your apostles” (2 Peter 3:2).
The Spirit had already alerted the church: spiritual counterfeits would come. Jude now calls on believers to lean on that settled revelation instead of being shaken by new opposition.
Scripture treats the entire era between Christ’s ascension and His return as “the last days” (Hebrews 1:2).
• Paul wrote, “But understand this: In the last days perilous times will come” (2 Timothy 3:1).
• Peter said mockers would arise “in the last days” (2 Peter 3:3).
• John declared, “Children, it is the last hour” (1 John 2:18).
The wording is not meant to create calendar anxiety but to mark every generation of believers as living in an age of heightened spiritual conflict—an age that will culminate in Christ’s visible victory. Knowing we are already in that season keeps us watchful and fuels holy urgency (Romans 13:11–12).
Scoffers are not mere doubters; they are active mockers who sneer at God’s truth.
• Psalm 1:1 warns against sitting “in the seat of mockers.”
• Proverbs 21:24 calls the scoffer “arrogant and presumptuous.”
• Peter said these scoffers “follow their own evil desires and say, ‘Where is the promise of His coming?’” (2 Peter 3:3–4).
Their ridicule aims to undermine confidence in Scripture, discourage the faithful, and normalize rebellion. Believers must recognize mockery for what it is—evidence of a heart hardened against God (Galatians 6:7).
The root issue is moral, not merely intellectual. Scoffers chase cravings that clash with God’s character.
• Jude had already labeled certain intruders “ungodly people who pervert the grace of our God into a license for immorality” (Jude 4).
• Peter described false teachers who “indulge the flesh in corrupt desires” (2 Peter 2:10, 18).
• Paul wept over those “whose god is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame” (Philippians 3:18–19).
Because they refuse to submit to Christ’s lordship, they must also silence or belittle any voice that exposes their sin. Their lifestyle proves their unbelief (Romans 8:5–8). For disciples, the call is clear: walk by the Spirit and put to death the deeds of the flesh (Galatians 5:16–24).
Jude 1:18 is a loving reminder, not a cause for panic. Long ago the apostles warned that the church age would be marked by scoffers who mock truth and pursue ungodly passions. Their presence validates biblical prophecy and calls believers to stay anchored to apostolic teaching, remain alert in these last times, and live holy lives that contrast sharply with a culture bent on self-pleasure.
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