23 save others by (A)snatching them out of (B)the fire; to others show mercy (C)with fear, hating even (D)the garment[a] stained by the flesh.

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Footnotes

  1. Jude 1:23 Greek chiton, a long garment worn under the cloak next to the skin

23 Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgment. Show mercy to still others,[a] but do so with great caution, hating the sins that contaminate their lives.[b]

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  1. 22-23a Some manuscripts have only two categories of people: (1) those whose faith is wavering and therefore need to be snatched from the flames of judgment, and (2) those who need to be shown mercy.
  2. 23b Greek with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.

23 save others, snatching them out of the fire; and on some have mercy but with fear, loathing even the clothing spotted and polluted by their shameless immoral freedom.(A)

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22-23 Go easy on those who hesitate in the faith. Go after those who take the wrong way. Be tender with sinners, but not soft on sin. The sin itself stinks to high heaven.

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