Jamieson, Fausset & Brown on Jude 1:16

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Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · 19th-century historical commentary
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murmurers--in secret: muttering murmurs against God's ordinances and ministers in Church and state. Compare Jde 1:8, "speak evil of dignities"; Jde 1:15, "hard speeches"; against the Lord. complainers--never satisfied with their lot (Num 11:1; compare the penalty, Deu 28:47-48). walking after their own lusts-- (Jde 1:18). The secret of their murmuring and complaining is the restless insatiability of their desires. great swelling words-- (Pe2 2:18). men's persons--their mere outward appearance and rank. because of advantage--for the sake of what they may gain from them. While they talk great swelling words, they are really mean and fawning towards those of wealth and rank.

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