Jude 1:8 cpdv — Similarly also, these ones certainly defile the flesh, and they despise proper authority, and they blaspheme against ma…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Similarly also, these ones certainly defile the flesh, and they despise proper authority, and they blaspheme against majesty."

— Jude 1:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Jude 1 — Context

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So I want to caution you. Those who once knew everything that Jesus did, in saving the people from the land of Egypt, afterwards perished because they did not believe.

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And truly, the Angels, who did not keep to their first place, but instead abandoned their own domiciles, he has reserved with perpetual chains under darkness, unto the great day of judgment.

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And also Sodom and Gomorrah, and the adjoining cities, in similar ways, having given themselves over to fornication and to the pursuing of other flesh, were made an example, suffering the punishment of eternal fire.

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Similarly also, these ones certainly defile the flesh, and they despise proper authority, and they blaspheme against majesty.

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When Michael the Archangel, disputing with the devil, contended about the body of Moses, he did not dare to bring against him a judgment of blasphemy, so instead he said: “The Lord commands you.”

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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.

Jude 1:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:8 say?
Jude 1:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Similarly also, these ones certainly defile the flesh, and they despise proper authority, and they blaspheme against majesty.”
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 (CPDV): “Similarly also, these ones certainly defile the flesh, and they despise proper authority, and they blaspheme against majesty.” 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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