17 But you, dear friends, remember what was predicted by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 18 They told you, “In the end time(A) there will be scoffers(B) living according to their own ungodly desires.” 19 These people create divisions and are worldly,(C) not having the Spirit.

Exhortation and Benediction

20 But you, dear friends, as you build yourselves up in your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,(D) 21 keep yourselves in the love of God,(E) waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life.

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Keep Yourselves in the Love of God

17 But you, (A)beloved, (B)ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by (C)the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, 18 that they were saying to you, “(D)In the last time there will be mockers, (E)following after their own ungodly lusts.” 19 These are the ones who cause divisions, [a](F)worldly-minded, [b]devoid of the Spirit. 20 But you, (G)beloved, (H)building yourselves up on your most holy (I)faith, (J)praying in the Holy Spirit, 21 keep yourselves in the love of God, (K)looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.

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Footnotes

  1. Jude 1:19 Or merely natural
  2. Jude 1:19 Lit not having