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These are grumblers, complainers, walking according to their own lusts; and they mouth great swelling words, flattering people to gain advantage.
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But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts.
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These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.
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But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
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keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
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And on some have compassion, making a distinction;
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but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.
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Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, And to present you faultless Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
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To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, Be glory and majesty, Dominion and power, Both now and forever. Amen.