Jude 1:13 cpdv — raging waves of the sea, foaming from their own confusion; wandering stars, for whom the whirlwind of darkness has been…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"raging waves of the sea, foaming from their own confusion; wandering stars, for whom the whirlwind of darkness has been reserved forever! "

— Jude 1:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jude 1 — Context

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But these men certainly blaspheme against whatever they do not understand. And yet, whatever they, like mute animals, know from nature, in these things they are corrupted.

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Woe to them! For they have gone after the way of Cain, and they have poured out the error of Balaam for profit, and they have perished in the sedition of Korah.

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These ones are defiled within their banquets, enjoying themselves and feeding themselves without fear; waterless clouds, which are tossed about by winds; autumn trees, unfruitful, twice dead, uprooted;

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raging waves of the sea, foaming from their own confusion; wandering stars, for whom the whirlwind of darkness has been reserved forever!

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And about these, Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied, saying: “Behold, the Lord is arriving with thousands of his saints,

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to execute judgment against everyone, and to reprove all the impious concerning all the works of their impiety, by which they have acted impiously, and concerning all the harsh things that impious sinners have spoken against God.”

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These ones are complaining murmurers, walking according to their own desires. And their mouth is speaking arrogance, admiring persons for the sake of gain.

Jude 1:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:13 say?
Jude 1:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “raging waves of the sea, foaming from their own confusion; wandering stars, for whom the whirlwind of darkness has been reserved forever! ”
Where is Jude 1:13 in the Bible?
Jude 1:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Jude, chapter 1, verse 13.
Who wrote Jude?
Jude is traditionally attributed to Jude, half-brother of Jesus and brother of James. It was written c. AD 65–80.
What is the book of Jude about?
Jude calls Christians to "contend earnestly for the faith" against false teachers who twist grace into license. The book gathers vivid Old Testament warnings and ends with one of Scripture's most beloved benedictions to "him that is able to keep you from falling."
What are the major themes of Jude?
Jude explores themes including Contending for the Faith, False Teachers, Mercy, Preservation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jude 1:13.
What translation should I read Jude 1:13 in?
Jude 1:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jude 1:13?
Jude 1:13 reads (CPDV): “raging waves of the sea, foaming from their own confusion; wandering stars, for whom the whirlwind of darkness has been reserved forever! ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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