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Jude 1:19

Jude 1:19
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

These be they who separate themselves - That is, from their brethren and from the work of benevolence and truth. Compare Rom 16:17; Jdg 5:16, Jdg 5:23. Sensual - Under the influence of gross passions…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Who separate themselves - From the true Church, which they leave from an affectation of superior wisdom.

Sensual - Ψυχικοι· Animal - living as brute beasts, guided simply by their own lusts and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Jude 1:16-25

Here, I. The apostle enlarges further on the character of these evil men and seducers: they are murmurers, complainers, etc., Jde 1:16. Observe, A murmuring complaining temper, indulged and expressed,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

These be they who separate themselves Many of the better MSS. omit the reflexive pronoun. The verb is not found elsewhere in the New Testament, but a simpler form, with the same meaning, occurs in Lev…