Let's compare the NIV.Jde 1:22-23
And of some have compassion, making a difference:
And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Oh my. Check out the footnote and the difference between the two translations.
Hard to say what this means exactly. Mercy, mixed with fear?
Jude 1:22-23 NIV
Be merciful to those who doubt; 23 save others by snatching them from the fire;
to others show mercy, mixed with fear—hating even the clothing stained by corrupted flesh.[a]
Footnote
- Jude 1:23 The Greek manuscripts of these verses vary at several points.