Greek Interpretation of Jude 1:24 "without stumbling" – Subject Modified or Object Modified?

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(Jude 1:24 in the Greek)

This is somewhat of a Greek interpretation question, though I assume someone might be able to find a reference to answer my question outside of the Greek language. I cannot find an answer to this anywhere, though I’ve searched.

Is the adjective "without stumbling" (also translated "from stumbling") modifying the "him" or the "you" in Jude 1:24? Most if not all translators translate this verse 24 in Jude 1 as below in bold to show God is able to keep us from stumbling.

However, in the Greek, is it possible the modifying adjective belongs with the "Him" (God)? This could also make sense in light of the following scriptures about God keeping us: John 7:12; Philippians 4:7; 2 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 1:12; 2 Timothy 1:14; 1 Peter 1:5.

As it is in most translations:

"Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
and to present you faultless
before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy…"

As it would be if this insight has merit:

"**Now to Him who is able to keep you without stumbling and to present you faultless
before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy…"

While it might seem a small adjustment to suggest otherwise, it really would change the final scope of the entire letter to encourage more dependency upon God, and this possible interpretation I suggest here would line up with Jude’s goal of "exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith" by Jude in verse three.

However, no one translates it this way, so I’m wondering if others have seen this addressed anywhere or if maybe a Greek scholar or two would tell me without a shadow of a doubt which Subject or Indirect Object the adjective ἄπταιστος is modifying.