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But you, my loved ones, keep in memory the words which were said before by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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How they said to you, In the last days there will be men who, guided by their evil desires, will make sport of holy things.

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These are the men who make divisions, natural men, not having the Spirit.

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But you, my loved ones, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, and making prayers in the Holy Spirit,

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Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for life eternal through the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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And have pity on those who are in doubt

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And to some give salvation, pulling them out of the fire and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the clothing which is made unclean by the flesh.