Connecting Statement:

Peter begins describing the characteristics of unrighteous men.

This is especially true

The word "this" refers to God keeping unrighteous men in prison until judgment day in 2 Peter 2:09.

Here the phrase "desires of the flesh" refers to the desires of the sinful nature. AT: "those who continue to indulge their corrupt, sinful desires"

"refuse to submit to God's authority." Here the word "authority" probably refers to God's authority.

Here "authority" stands for God, who has the right to give commands and to punish disobedience. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)

"do whatever they want to do"

This phrase refers to spiritual beings, such as angels or demons.