1:17 But you, dear friends – recall the predictions 1 foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 1:18 For they said to you, “In the end time there will come 3 scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.” 4 1:19 These people are divisive, 5 worldly, 6 devoid of the Spirit. 7 1:20 But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit, 8 1:21 maintain 9 yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating 10 the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life. 11 1:22 And have mercy on those who waver; 1:23 save 12 others by snatching them out of the fire; have mercy 13 on others, coupled with a fear of God, 14 hating even the clothes stained 15 by the flesh. 16