This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.
The indications of the future increase as we approach the close. After the Gospel doctrines have been put in the clearest light in the letters, the shadows deepen on the history. The last inspired words of Sts. Paul, Peter, John, and Jude form the prelude to the Apocalypse. The gospels (Acts 1:1) set forth what "Jesus began both to do and teach" on earth; the Acts and letters, what He went on to do and teach from heaven; the Apocalypse is the closing testimony of Jesus, ending with His return from heaven to earth.
Also - Greek, 'but:' in contrast to present evils (2 Timothy 2:25-26).
Last days - preceding Christ's second coming (2 Peter 3:3; Jude 1:18). "The latter times" (1 Timothy 4:1) refer to a period not so remote as "the last days" - namely, the long mediaeval times of Papal and Greek anti-Christianity.
Perilous, х chalepoi (G5467)] - 'difficult, embarrassing times,' in which it is difficult to know how to meet the dangers, spiritual and temporal.
Shall come, х ensteesontai (G1764)] - 'shall be present unexpectedly.'