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They said to you that "In the last time there will be mockers, walking after their own ungodly lusts."

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A Familiar Warning

Jude is not presenting a new prophecy but reminding his readers of what the apostles, like Peter and Paul, had consistently taught. Commentators note the strong parallel to 2 Peter 3:3. The appearance of these mockers should not be a surprise, but rather a confirmation of the apostolic warnings.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Jude 1:17–18

18th Century

Theologian

But, beloved, remember ye, etc. There is a striking similarity between these two verses and 2 Peter 3:1–3. It occurs in the sa…

AT Robertson

AT Robertson

On Jude 1:18

How that (οτ). Declarative οτ as in verse 5. See discussion of 2 Peter 3:3 for differences, no εν εμπαιγμονη here and …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On Jude 1:12–19

19th Century

Bishop

A threefold description of the ungodly, corresponding to the three examples just given. The divisions are clearly marked, each section beginning wi…

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Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Jude 1:16–19

19th Century

Preacher

Walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. But, bel…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

On Jude 1:18

“But, dear friends” makes the transition from the burning denunciation in vv.8–16 to the preparation of the believers for their necessary struggles…

John Gill

John Gill

On Jude 1:18

17th Century

Pastor

that they told you there would be mockers in the
last time (See Gill on 2 Peter 3:3).

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Jude 1:17–23

17th Century

Minister

Sensual men separate from Christ and His church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices. That …