Exhortation to the Faithful

1:17 But you, dear friends—recall the predictions82 foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.83 1:18 For they said to you, “In the end time there will come84 scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.”85 1:19 These people are divisive,86 worldly,87 devoid of the Spirit.88 1:20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,89 1:21 maintain90 yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating91 the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life.92 1:22 And have mercy on those who waver; 1:23 save93 others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy94 on others, coupled with a fear of God,95 hating even the clothes stained96 by the flesh.97