Jude 1:8

New International Reader's Version

In the very same way, these ungodly people act on their evil dreams. So they make their own bodies impure. They don’t accept authority. And they say evil things against heavenly beings.

Cross References

Genesis 3:5

“God knows that when you eat fruit from that tree, you will know things you have never known before. Like God, you will be able to tell the difference between good and evil.”

Exodus 22:28

“Do not speak evil things against God. Do not curse the ruler of your people.

Proverbs 30:11

“Some people curse their fathers. Others don’t bless their mothers.

Proverbs 30:17

“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.

Ecclesiastes 10:20

Don’t say bad things about the king. Don’t even think about those things. Don’t curse rich people. Don’t even curse them in your bedroom. A bird might fly away and carry your words. It might report what you said.

Numbers 16:3

They came as a group to oppose Moses and Aaron. They said to Moses and Aaron, “You have gone too far! The whole community is holy. Every one in it is holy. And the Lord is with them. So why do you put yourselves above the Lord’s people?”

Luke 11:25

When it arrives there, it finds the house swept clean and put in order.

Luke 12:11

“You will be brought before synagogues, rulers and authorities. But do not worry about how to stand up for yourselves or what to say.

Luke 19:14

“But those he ruled over hated him. They sent some messengers after him. They were sent to say, ‘We don’t want this man to be our king.’

Acts 23:5

Paul replied, “Brothers, I didn’t realize he was the high priest. It is written, ‘Do not speak evil about the ruler of your people.’ ” (Exodus 22:28)

Acts 7:27

“But the man who was treating the other one badly pushed Moses to one side. He said, ‘Who made you ruler and judge over us?

Acts 7:39

“But our people refused to obey Moses. They would not accept him. In their hearts, they wished they were back in Egypt.

1 Corinthians 3:17

If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy that person. God’s temple is holy. And you all together are that temple.

1 Thessalonians 4:8

Suppose someone refuses to accept our teaching. They are not turning their back on us. They are turning their back on God. This same God gives you his Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 1:10

It is for those who commit sexual sins. It is for those who commit homosexual acts. It is for people who buy and sell slaves. It is for liars. It is for people who tell lies in court. It is for those who are a witness to things that aren’t true. And it is for anything else that is the opposite of true teaching.

Hebrews 13:17

Trust in your leaders. Put yourselves under their authority. Do this, because they keep watch over you. They know they are accountable to God for everything they do. Do this, so that their work will be a joy. If you make their work a heavy load, it won’t do you any good.

1 Peter 2:17

Show proper respect to everyone. Love the family of believers. Have respect for God. Honor the emperor.