17. But, beloved, remember the words that were previously spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.
18. They said to you, “In the last days there will be scoffers who will walk after their own ungodly desires.”
19. These are the men who cause divisions, sensual, devoid of the Spirit.
20. But you, beloved, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Pray in the Holy Spirit.
21. Keep yourselves in the love of God while you are waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, which leads to eternal life.
22. On some have compassion, using discernment.
23. And others save with fear while pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
24. Now to Him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you blameless before the presence of His glory with rejoicing,
25. to the only wise God our Savior, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.