18 They said to you, “In the last times(A) there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.”(B) 19 These are the people who divide you, who follow mere natural instincts and do not have the Spirit.(C)

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

22 Be merciful to those who doubt;

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18 They said to you, “In the end time scoffers will come living according to their own ungodly desires.” 19 These people create divisions. Since they don’t have the Spirit, they are worldly.

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20 But you, dear friends: build each other up on the foundation of your most holy faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep each other in the love of God, wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who will give you eternal life. 22 Have mercy on those who doubt.

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