Jude 1:8 “Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authori…”

Jude 1:8

Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

World English Bible

Yet in the same way, these also in their dreaming defile the flesh, despise authority, and slander celestial beings.

American Standard Version

Yet in like manner these also in their dreamings defile the flesh, and set at nought dominion, and rail at dignities.

Geneva Bible 1599

Likewise notwithstanding these sleepers also defile the flesh, and despise gouernment, and speake euill of them that are in authoritie.

Darby Translation

Yet in like manner these dreamers also defile [the] flesh, and despise lordship, and speak railingly against dignities.

Young's Literal Translation

In like manner, nevertheless, those dreaming also the flesh indeed do defile, and lordship they put away, and dignities they speak evil of,

Bible in Basic English

In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.

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Cross references

“these”

Jeremiah 38:25–28

Jeremiah 38:25–28 · BSB

If the officials hear that I have spoken with you, and they come and demand of you, ‘Tell us what you said to the king and what he said to you; do not hide it from us, or we will kill you,’

“defile”

2 Peter 2:10–12 1 Timothy 1:10 1 Corinthians 3:17

2 Peter 2:10–12 · BSB

Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.

1 Timothy 1:10 · BSB

for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

1 Corinthians 3:17 · BSB

If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him; for God’s temple is holy, and you are that temple.

“despise”

Hebrews 13:17 Numbers 16:3 Psalm 2:1–6 Luke 19:14 Acts 7:39 Psalm 12:3–4

Hebrews 13:17 · BSB

Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.

Numbers 16:3 · BSB

They came together against Moses and Aaron and told them, “You have taken too much upon yourselves! For everyone in the entire congregation is holy, and the LORD is in their midst. Why then do you exalt yourselves above…

Psalm 2:1–6 · BSB

Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain?

Luke 19:14 · BSB

But his subjects hated him and sent a delegation after him to say, ‘We do not want this man to rule over us.’

Acts 7:39 · BSB

But our fathers refused to obey him. Instead, they rejected him and in their hearts turned back to Egypt.

Psalm 12:3–4 · BSB

May the LORD cut off all flattering lips and every boastful tongue.

“speak”

Exodus 22:28 1 Peter 2:17 Ecclesiastes 10:20 Proverbs 30:11 Acts 23:5 Proverbs 30:17

Exodus 22:28 · BSB

You must not blaspheme God or curse the ruler of your people.

1 Peter 2:17 · BSB

Treat everyone with high regard: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.

Ecclesiastes 10:20 · BSB

Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich even in your bedroom, for a bird of the air may carry your words, and a winged creature may report your speech.

Proverbs 30:11 · BSB

There is a generation of those who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

Acts 23:5 · BSB

“Brothers,” Paul replied, “I was not aware that he was the high priest, for it is written: ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’ ”

Proverbs 30:17 · BSB

As for the eye that mocks a father and scorns obedience to a mother, may the ravens of the valley pluck it out and young vultures devour it.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

7In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.

9But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”

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