1 17 But you, my friends, should remember the predictions made by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 18 This was the warning they gave you: 'In the final age there will be men who pour scorn on religion, and follow their own godless lusts.' 1 19 These men draw a line between spiritual and unspiritual persons, although they are themselves Or: These men create divisions; they are ... wholly unspiritual. 1 20 But you, my friends, must fortify yourselves in your most sacred faith. Continue to pray in the power of the Holy Spirit. 1 21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, and look forward to the day when our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy will give eternal life. 1 22 There are some doubting souls who need your pity; Some witnesses read: There are some who raise disputes; these you should refute. 1 23 snatch them from the flames and save them. So some witnesses; the rest read: some you should snatch from the flames and save. There are others for whom your pity must be mixed with fear; hate the very clothing that is contaminated with sensuality.