Jude 1:23

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

Twentieth Century New Testament

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

1 Corinthians 3:15If any man’s work is burnt up, he will suffer loss; though he himself 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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