Jude 1:8 bbe — In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.

Bible in Basic English

"In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers."

— Jude 1:8, Bible in Basic English

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Jude 1 — Context

5

Now it is my purpose to put you in mind, though you once had knowledge of all these things, of how the Lord, having taken a people safely out of Egypt, later sent destruction on those who had no faith;

6

And the angels who did not keep to their kingdom but went out from the place which was theirs, he has put in eternal chains and in dark night till the great day of the judging.

7

Even as Sodom and Gomorrah, and the towns near them, having like these, given themselves up to unclean desires and gone after strange flesh, have been made an example, undergoing the punishment of eternal fire.

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In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.

9

Now when Michael, one of the chief angels, was fighting against the Evil One for the body of Moses, fearing to make use of violent words against him, he only said, May the Lord be your judge.

10

But these men say evil about such things as they have no knowledge of; and the things of which they have natural knowledge, like beasts without reason, are the cause of their destruction.

11

A curse on them! They have gone in the way of Cain, running uncontrolled into the error of Balaam for reward, and have come to destruction by saying evil against the Lord, like Korah.

Jude 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:8 say?
Jude 1:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.”
Where is Jude 1:8 in the Bible?
Jude 1:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Jude, chapter 1, verse 8.
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 1:8.
What translation should I read Jude 1:8 in?
Jude 1:8 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 1:8?
Jude 1:8 reads (BBE): “In the same way these dreamers make the flesh unclean, having no respect for authorities, and say evil of rulers.” 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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