10. But these people insult powers they don't know anything about. They are like senseless animals that end up getting destroyed, because they live only by their feelings.
11. Now they are in for real trouble. They have followed Cain's example and have made the same mistake that Balaam did by caring only for money. They have also rebelled against God, just as Korah did. Because of all this, they will be destroyed.
12. These people are filthy minded, and by their shameful and selfish actions they spoil the meals you eat together. They are like clouds blown along by the wind, but never bringing any rain. They are like leafless trees, uprooted and dead, and unable to produce fruit.
13. Their shameful deeds show up like foam on wild ocean waves. They are like wandering stars for ever doomed to the darkest pits of hell.
14. Enoch was the seventh person after Adam, and he was talking about these people when he said:Look! The Lord is coming with thousands and thousands of holy angels
15. to judge everyone. He will punish all those ungodly people for all the evil things they have done. The Lord will punish those ungodly sinners for every evil thing they have ever said about him.
16. These people grumble and complain and live by their own selfish desires. They boast about themselves and flatter others to get what they want.
17. My dear friends, remember the warning you were given by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
18. They told you that near the end of time, selfish and godless people would start making fun of God.
19. And now these people are already making you turn against each other. They think only about this life, and they don't have God's Spirit.
20. Dear friends, keep building on the foundation of your most holy faith, as the Holy Spirit helps you to pray.
21. And keep in step with God's love, as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to show how kind he is by giving you eternal life.
22. Be helpful to all who may have doubts.
23. Rescue any who need to be saved, as you would rescue someone from a fire. Then with fear in your own hearts, have mercy on everyone who needs it. But hate even the clothes of those who have been made dirty by their filthy deeds.
24-25. Offer praise to God our Saviour because of our Lord Jesus Christ! Only God can keep you from falling and make you pure and joyful in his glorious presence. Before time began and now and for evermore, God is worthy of glory, honour, power, and authority. Amen.