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and some save, snatching them out of the fire with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
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A Tailored Rescue Mission
Commentators agree that Jude calls for different approaches based on a person's situation. While some who are doubting need gentle mercy, others are in such imminent danger that they must be confronted forcefully and urgently, like someone being 'snatched from a fire.' This requires wisdom to discern the right method for the right person.
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Jude
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And others. This refers to another class of people—those whose character or circumstances make a more bold, earnest, and determined approa…
And some save (ους δε σωζετε). B omits ους δε.
Snatching them out of the fire (εκ πυρος αρπαζοντες). Prese…
19th Century
Anglican
Exhortation to treat these libertines with discrimination, making three classes. (Jude 1:22) And of some have compassion, m…
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Baptist
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
When you have to deal with u…
Three groups are mentioned here and an instruction is given for each one. (1) The first command is to show mercy to those who are doubting (or hesi…
16th Century
Protestant
Hating even the garment. This passage, which might otherwise seem obscure, will present no difficulty once the metaphor is correctly expla…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And others save with fear Meaning false teachers, who lead others into errors, and such as give themselves over unto…
Sensual men separate from Christ and His church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices. That …
