Jude 1:23

To others show pity, but with caution, hating the clothing polluted by their touch.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

22To some show pity, because they are in doubt. ‘Drag them out of the fire,’ and save them.

24To him who is able to guard you from falling, and to bring you into his glorious presence, blameless and rejoicing –

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Cross References

Zechariah 3:2And the messenger of the Lord said to the Adversary, “May the Lord rebuke you, Adversary! The Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Is not this man a brand plucked out of the fire?”

1 Corinthians 3:15If anyone’s work is burnt up, they will suffer loss; though they themselves will escape, but only as one who has passed through 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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