9. And so the Lord knows how to save those who serve him. He will save them when troubles come. And the Lord will hold evil people and punish them, while waiting for the Judgment Day.
10. That punishment is especially for those who live by doing the evil things their sinful selves want, and for those who hate the Lord’s authority.These false teachers do anything they want and brag about it. They are not afraid to say bad things about the glorious angels.
11. The angels are much stronger and more powerful than false teachers. But even the angels do not accuse them with insults before the Lord.