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These are grumblers, malcontents, following their own passions, loud-mouthed boasters, flattering people to gain advantage.
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But you must remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
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they said to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions."
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It is these who set up divisions, worldly people, devoid of the Spirit.
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But you, beloved, build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit;
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