Jude 1:23

And to some give salvation, pulling them out of the fire; and on some have mercy with fear, hating even the clothing which is made unclean by the flesh.

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And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.

In Context

22And have pity on those who are in doubt;

24Now to him who is able to keep you from falling, and to give you a place in his glory, free from all evil, with great joy,

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:47And any clothing of wool or of linen in which is the mark of the disease;

Leviticus 14:47And anyone who has been sleeping in the house will have to have his clothing washed; and anyone who takes food in that house will have to have his clothing washed.

Proverbs 7:8Walking in the street near the turn of her road, going on the way to her house,

Lamentations 4:14They are wandering like blind men in the streets, they are made unclean with blood, so that their robes may not be touched by men.

Zechariah 3:2And the Lord said to the Satan, May the Lord's word be sharp against you, O Satan, the word of the Lord who has taken Jerusalem for himself: is this not a burning branch pulled out of the fire?

1 Corinthians 3:15If the fire puts an end to any man's work, it will be his loss: but he will get salvation himself, though as by fire.

Matthew Henry on Jude 1:17-25

Exhortation to the Faithful; Conclusion. ( a. d. 66.) 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the… Read the whole commentary →

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