Jude 1:18 kjv — How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

King James Version

"How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts."

— Jude 1:18, King James Version

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Jude 1 — Context

15

To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.

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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.

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But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

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How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.

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These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

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But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,

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Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.

Jude 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:18 say?
Jude 1:18 in the King James Version reads: “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.”
Where is Jude 1:18 in the Bible?
Jude 1:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Jude, chapter 1, verse 18.
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 1:18.
What translation should I read Jude 1:18 in?
Jude 1:18 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 1:18?
Jude 1:18 reads (KJV): “How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.” 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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