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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/jude/1.htm">New International Version</a> They said to you, &#8220In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow their own ungodly desires.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/jude/1.htm">New Living Translation</a> They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to satisfy their ungodly desires. <a href="/esv/jude/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> They said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, following their own ungodly passions.” <a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.” <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that they were saying to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following after their own passions of ungodlinesses." <a href="/kjv/jude/1.htm">King James Bible</a> How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/nkjv/jude/1.htm">New King James Version</a> how they told you that there would be mockers in the last time who would walk according to their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/nasb_/jude/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> that they were saying to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” <a href="/nasb/jude/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> that they were saying to you, &#8220In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/jude/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> that they were saying to you, “In the last time there shall be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” <a href="/lsb/jude/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> that they were saying to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts.” <a href="/amp/jude/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> They used to say to you, “In the last days there will be scoffers, following after their own ungodly passions.” <a href="/csb/jude/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> They told you, “In the end time there will be scoffers living according to their own ungodly desires.” <a href="/hcsb/jude/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> they told you, &#8220In the end time there will be scoffers walking according to their own ungodly desires.&#8221 <a href="/asv/jude/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> that they said to you, In the last time there shall be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/cev/jude/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> They told you that near the end of time, selfish and godless people would start making fun of God. <a href="/erv/jude/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> how that they said to you, In the last time there shall be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/gwt/jude/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "In the last times people who ridicule [God] will appear. They will follow their own ungodly desires." <a href="/gnt/jude/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> They said to you, "When the last days come, people will appear who will make fun of you, people who follow their own godless desires." <a href="/isv/jude/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> They kept telling you, "In the last times there will be mockers, following their own ungodly desires." <a href="/msb/jude/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> when they said to you, ?In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.? <a href="/net/jude/1.htm">NET Bible</a> For they said to you, "In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires." <a href="/nheb/jude/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> They said to you that "In the end time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts." <a href="/wbt/jude/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> That they told you there would be mockers in the last time, who would walk after their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> how they declared to you, "In the last times there shall be scoffers, obeying only their own ungodly passions." <a href="/web/jude/1.htm">World English Bible</a> They said to you, “In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jude/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> that they said to you, that in the last time there will be scoffers, following after their own lusts of impieties, <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> that they were saying to you, "In the last time there will be scoffers, following after their own passions of ungodlinesses." <a href="/ylt/jude/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> that they said to you, that in the last time there shall be scoffers, after their own desires of impieties going on, <a href="/slt/jude/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For they said to you that in the last time shall be deceivers, going according to the eager desires of their impieties.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jude/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who told you, that in the last time there should come mockers, walking according to their own desires in ungodlinesses. <a href="/cpdv/jude/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> who declared to you that, in the end time, there would arrive mockers, walking according to their own desires, in impieties. <a href="/nabre/jude/1.htm">New American Bible</a> for they told you, “In [the] last time there will be scoffers who will live according to their own godless desires.” <a href="/nrsvce/jude/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for they said to you, “In the last time there will be scoffers, indulging their own ungodly lusts.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jude/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> How they told you there will be mockers until the end of time, and they will always follow their own ungodly lusts. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/jude/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Who said to you, “In the last time there shall be those who mock and by their own desires go after wickedness.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/jude/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> that they said to you, There should come, in the last days, scoffers walking according to their own ungodly desires. <a href="/godbey/jude/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> that they said to you, At the last time there will be mockers, walking according to their own lusts after ungodly things. <a href="/haweis/jude/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> how they told you that in the last time there will be scoffers, walking after their own ungodly passions. <a href="/mace/jude/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for they assur'd you, there would be impostors in the last days, who would follow their own impious passions. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> how they declared to you, "In the last times there shall be scoffers, obeying only their own ungodly passions." <a href="/worrell/jude/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> that they were wont to say to you: "In the last time there will be mockers, walking according to their own ungodly desires." <a href="/worsley/jude/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> that in the latter days there will be scoffers, walking according to their own impious lusts. <a href="/parallel/jude/1-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4ISOUBwbKU?start=215" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">A Call to Persevere</a> 17But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ 18<a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">when</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: elegon (V-IIA-3P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">they said</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">to you,</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: Ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">“In</a> <a href="/greek/2078.htm" title="2078: eschatou (Adj-GMS) -- Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final.">the last</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5550.htm" title="5550: chronou (N-GMS) -- A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay.">times</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: esontai (V-FIM-3P) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">there will be</a> <a href="/greek/1703.htm" title="1703: empaiktai (N-NMP) -- A mocker, scoffer. From empaizo; a derider, i.e. a false teacher.">scoffers</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">who will follow</a> <a href="/greek/2596.htm" title="2596: kata (Prep) -- A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined).">after</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautōn (RefPro-GM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">their own</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/763.htm" title="763: asebeiōn (N-GFP) -- Impiety, irreverence, ungodliness, wickedness. From asebes; impiety, i.e. wickedness.">ungodly</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1939.htm" title="1939: epithymias (N-AFP) -- Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing.">desires.”</a> 19These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3</a> Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11-12</a> and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. / Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1-3</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. / Many will follow in their depravity, and because of them the way of truth will be defamed. / In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17-18</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. <a href="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/1_timothy/6-3.htm">1 Timothy 6:3-5</a> If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching, / he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions, / and constant friction between men of depraved mind who are devoid of the truth. These men regard godliness as a means of gain. <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.there.<a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29</a> For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock.<a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1,2</a> Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; … <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5,13</a> This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come… who.<a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Jude 1:16</a> These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.<a href="/psalms/14-1.htm">Psalm 14:1,2</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Following</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Last</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Mockers</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-22.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Passions</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Scoffers</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/3_john/1-14.htm">Time</a> <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">Times</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Ungodly</a> <a href="/jude/1-11.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Walking</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/10-6.htm">Declared</a> <a href="/revelation/9-21.htm">Desires</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/revelation/6-8.htm">Following</a> <a href="/genesis/24-27.htm">Guided</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Holy</a> <a href="/revelation/1-8.htm">Last</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Mockers</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/8-20.htm">Obeying</a> <a href="/job/3-17.htm">Passions</a> <a href="/job/16-20.htm">Scoffers</a> <a href="/genesis/21-9.htm">Sport</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Time</a> <a href="/revelation/5-11.htm">Times</a> <a href="/2_samuel/22-5.htm">Ungodly</a> <a href="/revelation/3-4.htm">Walk</a> <a href="/revelation/2-1.htm">Walking</a><div class="vheading2">Jude 1</div>1. <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">He exhorts them to be constant in the profession of the faith.</a> 4. <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">false teachers crept in to seduce them, for whose evil doctrine a horrible punishment is prepared;</a> 20. <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">whereas the godly may persevere, grow in grace, and keep the faith.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jude/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jude/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jude/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>when they said to you This phrase refers to the apostles and early Christian leaders who warned the believers about future challenges. The use of "they" indicates a collective group of authoritative figures in the early church, such as Peter, Paul, and John, who often spoke about the coming trials and the need for vigilance. This aligns with the apostolic tradition of passing down teachings and warnings to ensure the faith's continuity and purity.“In the last times The "last times" or "last days" is a term used throughout the New Testament to describe the period between Christ's first and second coming. It is a time characterized by both the spread of the Gospel and increasing opposition to it. This eschatological perspective is rooted in Jewish apocalyptic literature, which anticipated a climactic end to history. The early Christians believed they were living in these last times, as evidenced by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies.there will be scoffers "Scoffers" are those who mock or ridicule the truth of the Gospel. This term is used in other New Testament passages, such as <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3</a>, to describe individuals who dismiss the promise of Christ's return. The presence of scoffers is a sign of the spiritual decay and moral decline that will characterize the last times. Their attitude reflects a broader cultural skepticism towards divine intervention and the supernatural.who will follow after their own ungodly desires.” This phrase highlights the moral and ethical corruption of the scoffers. "Ungodly desires" refers to actions and attitudes that are contrary to God's will and character. This behavior is often linked to a rejection of divine authority and an embrace of self-indulgence. The New Testament frequently warns against such conduct, emphasizing the need for believers to live in holiness and obedience. This warning serves as a call to discernment and perseverance for the faithful, reminding them of the importance of adhering to the teachings of Christ and the apostles.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jude.htm">Jude</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn believers about false teachers and to encourage them to contend for the faith. 2. <a href="/topical/s/scoffers.htm">Scoffers</a> Individuals who mock or ridicule the truth of the Gospel. In the context of Jude, they are those who follow their own ungodly desires, leading others astray. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_times.htm">The Last Times</a> A period often referred to in the New Testament, indicating the time between Christ's first and second coming. It is characterized by spiritual challenges and the presence of false teachers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/awareness_of_false_teachers.htm">Awareness of False Teachers</a> Believers must be vigilant and discerning, recognizing the presence of those who distort the truth for personal gain. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_ungodly_desires.htm">Guarding Against Ungodly Desires</a> Christians are called to live by the Spirit, resisting the temptation to follow ungodly desires that lead away from God's truth. <a href="/topical/c/contending_for_the_faith.htm">Contending for the Faith</a> Jude's message encourages believers to actively defend and uphold the teachings of the Gospel amidst opposition. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_christ's_return.htm">Hope in Christ's Return</a> Despite the challenges of the last times, believers can find hope and assurance in the promise of Christ's return and the ultimate triumph of truth. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> The church community plays a crucial role in supporting one another to remain steadfast in faith and resist the influence of scoffers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jude_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jude 1</a> <a href="/q/what_miracles_did_young_jesus_do.htm">What does 'Scoffers in the Last Days' signify?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_scoffers.htm">What does the Bible say about scoffers?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_lasciviousness_mean.htm">What does lasciviousness mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'scoffers'_mean.htm">What does "Scoffers in the Last Days" signify?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jude/1-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>when ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they said ἔλεγον (elegon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. to you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. “In Ἐπ’ (Ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] last ἐσχάτου (eschatou) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2078.htm">Strong's 2078: </a> Last, at the last, finally, till the end. A superlative probably from echo; farthest, final. times χρόνου (chronou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5550.htm">Strong's 5550: </a> A space of time or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay. there will be ἔσονται (esontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. scoffers ἐμπαῖκται (empaiktai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1703.htm">Strong's 1703: </a> A mocker, scoffer. From empaizo; a derider, i.e. a false teacher. who will follow πορευόμενοι (poreuomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. after κατὰ (kata) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2596.htm">Strong's 2596: </a> A primary particle; down, in varied relations (genitive, dative or accusative) with which it is joined). their own ἑαυτῶν (heautōn) Reflexive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. ungodly ἀσεβειῶν (asebeiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_763.htm">Strong's 763: </a> Impiety, irreverence, ungodliness, wickedness. From asebes; impiety, i.e. wickedness. desires.” ἐπιθυμίας (epithymias) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1939.htm">Strong's 1939: </a> Desire, eagerness for, inordinate desire, lust. From epithumeo; a longing. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jude/1-18.htm">Jude 1:18 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jude/1-18.htm">NT Letters: Jude 1:18 They said to you that (Jud. 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