'Passions' in the Bible

Grace and peace [that special sense of spiritual well-being] be multiplied to you in the [true, intimate] knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.

especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.

But, above all, remember that, in the last days, men will come who make a mock at everything--men governed only by their own passions,

So, beloved, since you are looking forward to these things, be diligent and make every effort to be found by Him [at His return] spotless and blameless, in peace [that is, inwardly calm with a sense of spiritual well-being and confidence, having lived a life of obedience to Him].