And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
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Gill's Exposition
And others save with fear,.... Meaning false teachers, who lead others into errors, and such as give themselves over unto sin, whether teachers or hearers, and who are obstinate and irreclaimable;…
Barnes' Notes
And others - Another class; those who were of such a character, or in such circumstances, that a more bold, earnest, and determined manner would be better adapted to them. Save with fear - That is, by…
Adam Clarke
And others save with fear - "Some of them snatch from the fire: but when they repent, have mercy upon them in fear." - Syriac. "And some of them rebuke for their sins; and on others have mercy when…
Here, I. The apostle enlarges further on the character of these evil men and seducers: they are murmurers, complainers, etc., Jde 1:16. Observe, A murmuring complaining temper, indulged and expressed,…
Cambridge Bible
and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire Here again the MSS. present a striking variation, those of most authority giving "others save, snatching them out of the fire, and have…
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