My beloved, as I was strongly bent upon writing to you of our common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you at present, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith, which was once delivered to the saints.

As for you, my beloved, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ have formerly told you.

but you, my brethren, improve yourselves in your most holy faith, present your addresses by the holy spirit,