Jude 1:14–16
Ungodly living and rebellious speech ensure accountability before the returning Lord.
14 About these also Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, “Behold, the Lord came with ten thousands of his holy ones,
15 to execute judgment on all, and to convict all the ungodly of all their works of ungodliness which they have done in an ungodly way, and of all the hard things which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”
16 These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts—and their mouth speaks proud things—showing respect of persons to gain advantage.
Ungodly living and rebellious speech ensure accountability before the returning Lord.
To declare with prophetic certainty that the Lord will judge persistent ungodliness and arrogant rebellion.
These verses intensify the denunciation begun in vv. 11–13. After describing the character and instability of the false teachers, Jude now announces their certain end through a prophetic declaration. The focus shifts from metaphor to courtroom language—‘execute judgment’ and ‘convict.’ Jude concludes by summarizing their speech patterns: grumbling, fault-finding, boasting, and flattery for gain.
Contend for the Faith, Keep Yourselves in God’s Love, and Rest in the God Who Keeps You
Because ungodly distortion threatens the church, believers must contend for the once-for-all faith with discernment, mercy, and confidence in the God who keeps his people.