Jude 17-25 (Vespers, 3rd reading)
- 17
- But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ:
- 18
- how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts.
- 19
- These are sensual persons, who cause divisions, not having the Spirit.
- 20
- But you, beloved, building yourselves up on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit,
- 21
- keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
- 22
- And on some have compassion, making a distinction;
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- but others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hating even the garment defiled by the flesh.
- 24
- Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
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- To God our Savior, Who alone is wise, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and forever. Amen.