Jude 1:16 nasb — These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the s…

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"These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage."

— Jude 1:16, NASB

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Jude 1 — Context

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wild waves of the sea, casting up their own shame like foam; wandering stars, for whom the black darkness has been reserved forever.

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It was also about these men that Enoch, in the seventh generation from Adam, prophesied, saying, "Behold, the Lord came with many thousands of His holy ones,

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to execute judgment upon all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their ungodly deeds which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him."

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These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.

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But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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that they were saying to you, "In the last time there will be mockers, following after their own ungodly lusts."

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These are the ones who cause divisions, worldly-minded, devoid of the Spirit.

Jude 1:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:16 say?
Jude 1:16 in the NASB reads: “These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.”
Where is Jude 1:16 in the Bible?
Jude 1:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Jude, chapter 1, verse 16.
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 1:16.
What translation should I read Jude 1:16 in?
Jude 1:16 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 1:16?
Jude 1:16 reads (NASB): “These are grumblers, finding fault, following after their own lusts; they speak arrogantly, flattering people for the sake of gaining an advantage.” 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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