17. But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,
18. how that they told you, That in the last time there would be mockers, who would walk after their own ungodly desires.
19. These are those who make divisions, and are as animals, not having the Spirit.
20. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves upon your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
21. keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto eternal life,
22. And receive some with mercy, discerning;