1 17 But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; 1 18 they said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions." 1 19 It is these who set up divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit. 1 20 But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; 1 21 keep yourselves in the love of God; wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 1 22 And convince some, who doubt; 1 23 save some, by snatching them out of the fire; on some have mercy with fear, hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.