Jude 1:18 net — For they said to you,“In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.”

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"For they said to you,“In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.”"

— Jude 1:18, NET Bible

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Jude 1 — Context

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to execute judgment on all, and to convict every person of all their thoroughly ungodly deeds that they have committed, and of all the harsh words that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”

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These people are grumblers and fault-finders who go wherever their desires lead them, and they give bombastic speeches, enchanting folks for their own gain.

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Exhortation to the Faithful But you, dear friends– recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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For they said to you,“In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.”

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These people are divisive, worldly, devoid of the Spirit.

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But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,

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maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life.

Jude 1:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:18 say?
Jude 1:18 in the NET Bible reads: “For they said to you,“In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.””
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 (NET): “For they said to you,“In the end time there will come scoffers, propelled by their own ungodly desires.”” 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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