Jude 1:18

18 "In the last days there will be people who don't take these things seriously anymore. They'll treat them like a joke, and make a religion of their own whims and lusts."

Jude 1:18 Meaning and Commentary

Jude 1:18

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

Jude 1:18 In-Context

16 These are the "grumpers," the bellyachers, grabbing for the biggest piece of the pie, talking big, saying anything they think will get them ahead.
17 But remember, dear friends, that the apostles of our Master, Jesus Christ, told us this would happen:
18 "In the last days there will be people who don't take these things seriously anymore. They'll treat them like a joke, and make a religion of their own whims and lusts."
19 These are the ones who split churches, thinking only of themselves. There's nothing to them, no sign of the Spirit!
20 But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit,
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