Jude 1:12
Jude 1:12 in Multiple Translations
These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted.
These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
These are they who are hidden rocks in your love-feasts when they feast with you, shepherds that without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
These men are unseen rocks at your love-feasts, when they take part in them with you, keepers of sheep who without fear take the food of the sheep; clouds without water rushing before the wind, wasted trees without fruit, twice dead, pulled up by the roots,
These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.
These are rockes in your feasts of charitie when they feast with you, without al feare, feeding themselues: cloudes they are without water, caried about of windes, corrupt trees and without fruit, twise dead, and plucked vp by ye rootes.
These are in your love-feasts craggy rocks; feasting together with you, without fear shepherding themselves; clouds without water, by winds carried about; trees autumnal, without fruit, twice dead, rooted up;
These are hidden rocky reefs in your love feasts when they feast with you, shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water, carried along by winds; autumn trees without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about by winds; withered autumnal trees, without fruit, twice dead, plucked out by the roots;
These are spots in their banquets, feasting together without fear, feeding themselves, clouds without water, which are carried about by winds, trees of the autumn, unfruitful, twice dead, plucked up by the roots,
Those teachers of false doctrine are as dangerous to you as [MET] ◄hidden rocks on a reef/rocks underneath the surface of the ocean► are to a boat. When you gather together to eat the meals that help you believers to love each other more and have a closer relationship with each other, they join you and carouse shamelessly, caring only for themselves and not for others. Because they do not do anything to help others [MET], they are as useless as clouds that are blown along by the wind {that the wind blows along} but that do not produce/give any rain. They are as disappointing as [MET] trees that do not produce fruit in the autumn as we expect them to. They are not only spiritually [MET] dead themselves, but they are not able to cause others to be alive spiritually, just like [MET] trees that have been {that someone has} uprooted and as a result are unable to produce any fruit.
You Christians love God, and you love each other, so you sometimes have dinner together. Those lying teachers come to those dinners. But they only come to eat and drink. They don’t respect God, and they don’t care about people. They only think about themselves. They are really dangerous. You know about rocks in the sea. You know that boats have to keep away from them, or they will wreck the boats. That mob are like those rocks to you. Keep away from them, or they will wreck you. They are useless. They are like clouds that don’t have any rain. Those clouds are useless, and the wind just moves them along. Those lying teachers never do anything good. They are like trees that don’t have fruit, even when it is the right time for fruit. Those trees are properly useless, so people pull them out of the ground.
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Study Notes — Jude 1:12
- Context
- Cross References
- Jude 1:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Jude 1:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jude 1:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jude 1:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Jude 1:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jude 1:12
- Cambridge Bible on Jude 1:12
- Barnes' Notes on Jude 1:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Jude 1:12
- Sermons on Jude 1:12
Context — God’s Judgment on the Ungodly
12These men are hidden reefs in your love feasts, shamelessly feasting with you but shepherding only themselves. They are clouds without water, carried along by the wind; fruitless trees in autumn, twice dead after being uprooted.
13They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their own shame; wandering stars, for whom blackest darkness has been reserved forever. 14Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy onesCross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Peter 2:17–20 | These men are springs without water and mists driven by a storm. Blackest darkness is reserved for them. With lofty but empty words, they appeal to the sensual passions of the flesh and entice those who are just escaping from others who live in error. They promise them freedom, while they themselves are slaves to depravity. For a man is a slave to whatever has mastered him. If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. |
| 2 | Matthew 15:13 | But Jesus replied, “Every plant that My heavenly Father has not planted will be pulled up by its roots. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 34:8 | ‘As surely as I live, declares the Lord GOD, because My flock lacks a shepherd and has become prey and food for every wild beast, and because My shepherds did not search for My flock but fed themselves instead, |
| 4 | Proverbs 25:14 | Like clouds and wind without rain is the man who boasts of gifts never given. |
| 5 | Ephesians 4:14 | Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming. |
| 6 | Philippians 3:19 | Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and their glory is in their shame. Their minds are set on earthly things. |
| 7 | John 15:4–6 | Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me. I am the vine and you are the branches. The one who remains in Me, and I in him, will bear much fruit. For apart from Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. |
| 8 | 1 Corinthians 11:20–22 | Now then, when you come together, it is not the Lord’s Supper you eat. For as you eat, each of you goes ahead without sharing his meal. While one remains hungry, another gets drunk. Don’t you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not! |
| 9 | Ezekiel 34:10 | This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I am against the shepherds, and I will demand from them My flock and remove them from tending the flock, so that they can no longer feed themselves. For I will deliver My flock from their mouths, and it will no longer be food for them.’ |
| 10 | Isaiah 56:10–12 | Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber. Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain: “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!” |
Jude 1:12 Summary
[This verse is warning us about people who seem to be friends but are actually hurting us. They are like hidden dangers that can cause harm, as seen in 2 Peter 2:13. We need to be careful and make sure we are not following their bad examples, but instead are following the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 20:26-28. By being rooted in the truth of Scripture, such as 1 Timothy 4:1-3, we can avoid being misled and instead live a life that is pleasing to God.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be a 'hidden reef' in the context of Jude 1:12?
In this verse, being a 'hidden reef' refers to individuals who appear to be part of the community but secretly cause harm, much like an underwater obstacle can damage a ship, as seen in the warnings of 2 Peter 2:13 and 1 Corinthians 11:17-22.
How can someone 'shepherd only themselves'?
Shepherding only themselves means that these individuals are primarily concerned with their own interests and desires, rather than caring for the well-being of others, which is contrary to the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 20:26-28 and 1 Peter 5:2-3.
What does it mean to be 'twice dead after being uprooted'?
This phrase suggests that these individuals have not only lost their spiritual life but have also been completely severed from any potential for spiritual growth or renewal, much like a tree that has been uprooted and cannot produce fruit, as seen in the teachings of John 15:1-6 and Romans 11:17-24.
How do these descriptions of false teachers relate to our lives today?
These descriptions serve as a warning to be cautious of individuals who may appear to be part of the Christian community but are actually causing harm, and to prioritize the teachings of Scripture, such as 1 Timothy 4:1-3 and 2 Timothy 3:1-9, in order to discern truth from falsehood.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I may be unknowingly contributing to the harm caused by false teachers in my own community?
- How can I balance the need to be hospitable and welcoming with the need to be discerning and cautious of those who may be causing harm?
- In what ways can I prioritize the spiritual well-being of others, rather than just my own interests and desires?
- What are some practical steps I can take to ensure that I am not being influenced by false teachings, and instead am rooted in the truth of Scripture?
Gill's Exposition on Jude 1:12
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Jude 1:12
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Jude 1:12
Ellicott's Commentary on Jude 1:12
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Jude 1:12
Cambridge Bible on Jude 1:12
Barnes' Notes on Jude 1:12
Whedon's Commentary on Jude 1:12
Sermons on Jude 1:12
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Jude by Richard Owen Roberts | This sermon emphasizes the importance of being like charted wreaths, laden clouds, fruit-bearing trees, gentle waves, and fixed stars in our Christian walk, contrasting it with the |
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Jude - Mockers in Last Days by Martin Geehan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of avoiding lasciviousness and denying the Lord Jesus Christ. He warns that there will be mockers who will creep into the fel |
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The Inner Man by Hans R. Waldvogel | In this sermon, the preacher shares his experience at a convention in Germany where he witnessed a crowded and lively gathering of preachers and attendees. However, he noticed that |
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You Will Reap What You Sow by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of honesty and integrity in our actions. He uses the example of people who were sneaky and dishonest in taking free potatoes, |
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The Message of Jude by G. Campbell Morgan | G. Campbell Morgan emphasizes the urgent message of Jude regarding the peril of apostasy, defining it as a moral failure rather than mere intellectual doubt. He illustrates the nat |
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2 Peter 2:17 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 2:17, illustrating the deceptive nature of false teachers who appear promising but ultimately provide nothing of substance, likening them to dry wells |
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2 Peter 2:13 by John Gill | John Gill expounds on 2 Peter 2:13, emphasizing the consequences of unrighteousness and the just punishment that awaits those who indulge in sinful pleasures without regard for fut |






