Jude 1:16

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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Other Translations for Jude 1:16

BSB
These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.
AKJV
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaks great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage.
CPDV
These ones are complaining murmurers, walking according to their own desires. And their mouth is speaking arrogance, admiring persons for the sake of gain.
ERV
These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaketh great swelling words), shewing respect of persons for the sake of advantage.
NHEB
These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts (and their mouth speaks proud things), showing respect of persons to gain advantage.
SMT
These are murmurers, discontented, going according to their eager desires; and their mouth speaks exceeding bulky things, admiring faces on account of advantage.

Commentary for Jude 1:16

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Overview of Jude 1:16
Summary
Self-serving complainers flatter for advantage and pursuits
Event
Character flaws catalogued
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Judgment