Exhortation and Benediction

20 But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,(A) 21 keep yourselves in the love of God,(B) waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life. 22 Have mercy on those who waver; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire;(C) have mercy on others but with fear,(D) hating(E) even the garment(F) defiled by the flesh.

24 Now to him(G) who is able to protect you from stumbling(H) and to make you stand in the presence of his glory, without blemish(I) and with great joy, 25 to the only(J) God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord,[a] be glory, majesty, power, and authority before all time,[b] now and forever. Amen.

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Footnotes

  1. 25 Other mss omit through Jesus Christ our Lord
  2. 25 Other mss omit before all time

20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up(A) in your most holy faith(B) and praying in the Holy Spirit,(C) 21 keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait(D) for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.(E)

22 Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire;(F) to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.[a](G)

Doxology

24 To him who is able(H) to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence(I) without fault(J) and with great joy— 25 to the only God(K) our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!(L) Amen.(M)

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Footnotes

  1. Jude 1:23 The Greek manuscripts of these verses vary at several points.