


Jude 1:13
Bible Versions
Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
savage sea-waves heaving forth their shameful deeds like foam; wandering stars for whom the blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever.
wild waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, for whom the blackness of darkness hath been reserved for ever.
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2 Peter 2:17
These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever. -
Isaiah 57:20
But the wicked [are] like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. -
Philippians 3:19
Whose end [is] destruction, whose God [is their] belly, and [whose] glory [is] in their shame, who mind earthly things.) -
Psalms 65:7
Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. -
Psalms 93:3
The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice; the floods lift up their waves. -
Psalms 93:4
The LORD on high [is] mightier than the noise of many waters, [yea, than] the mighty waves of the sea. -
Revelation 20:10
And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet [are], and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
Jude 1:13 vividly describes the destructive and deceptive nature of false teachers and ungodly individuals who had infiltrated the early Christian communities. Using powerful natural metaphors, the Apostle Jude warns believers about their character and ultimate destiny, emphasizing the severe consequences of their spiritual corruption.
Context
This verse is part of Jude's urgent warning against apostasy, a central theme of his short epistle. Having initially intended to write about common salvation, Jude felt compelled to address the immediate threat posed by certain ungodly men who had crept in unnoticed, perverting the grace of God into an excuse for immorality and denying Jesus Christ. The descriptions in Jude 1:12-13 are part of a series of strong condemnations, likening these individuals to various negative examples from nature and history, underscoring their instability, fruitlessness, and ultimate doom. This passage echoes similar warnings found in 2 Peter 2, highlighting the pervasive danger of spiritual deception in the early church.
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Practical Application
Jude 1:13 serves as a timeless warning for believers to exercise discernment and be vigilant against spiritual deception. It reminds us that those who promote false doctrines or live immoral lives, claiming to be followers of Christ, will ultimately face divine judgment. For us today, this verse encourages adherence to sound doctrine and living a life that reflects God's truth, rather than being carried away by "every wind of doctrine" (Ephesians 4:14). It also provides assurance that God's justice will prevail, and those who cause spiritual shipwreck will face their deserved eternal consequences.
This powerful imagery from Jude 1:13 emphasizes the stark contrast between the true light of Christ and the chaotic darkness offered by those who oppose Him, urging believers to remain steadfast in the faith and contend earnestly for the truth.