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2 Peter 3:3-4 (KJV) w a r n s that in the “last days” there will be scoffers who follow their own lusts and mockingly question the promise of Jesus Christ’s second coming. These scoffers say, “Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation.” This r e f l e c t s their skepticism based on the observation that life and the world have gone on unchanged since the past generations (“the fathers” who have died), so they doubt the fulfillment of Christ’s promised return.The passage emphasizes that such mockers live according to their desires, dismissing the promised future judgment and salvation. This skepticism is portrayed as part of the trials Christians will face, and believers are thereby reminded to remain faithful and vigilant, holding on to the hope of Christ’s coming despite the mockery and apparent delay. The reference to “since the beginning of the creation” points to the scoffers’ ignorance or denial of God’s power and timing in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to perseverance in faith despite worldly disbelief.In summary, 2 Peter 3:3-4 serves as a caution about the scoffing and disbelief that will occur before Christ’s return, urging believers to remain steadfast in hope and faith amid doubts and worldly mockery