17. But you, my dearly beloved, be mindful of the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18. Who told you, that in the last time there should come mockers, walking according to their own desires in ungodlinesses.
19. These are they, who separate themselves, sensual men, having not the Spirit.
20. But you, my beloved, building yourselves upon you most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
21. Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting.
22. And some indeed reprove, being judged:
23. But others save, pulling them out of the fire. And on others have mercy, in fear, hating also the spotted garment which is carnal.
24. Now to him who is able to preserve you without sin, and to present you spotless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, in the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ,
25. To the only God our Saviour through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory and magnificence, empire and power, before all ages, and now, and for all ages of ages. Amen.