4 The Spirit^(A) clearly says that in later times^(B) some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits^(C) and things taught by demons.

3 But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days.^(A)

⁵ who through faith are shielded by God’s power^(A) until the coming of the salvation^(B) that is ready to be revealed^(C) in the last time.

²⁰ He was chosen before the creation of the world,^(A) but was revealed in these last times^(B) for your sake.