Bible Strands
Jude 1:19
These are the ones who cause divisions, who are worldly and devoid of the Spirit.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jude writes to believers in the last times, identifying a group that follows ungodly desires and creates schisms within the community. He addresses them to warn against adopting the conduct of these internal agitators.
The words — ἀποδιορίζοντες (apodiorizontes) means causing divisions, and ψυχικοὶ (psuchikoi) translates to worldly-minded, indicating a life governed by human nature rather than divine influence.
The thread — This contrast between fleshly isolation and Spirit-led life echoes the warning in 1 Corinthians 2:14 about the natural man rejecting spiritual truth, the selfish isolation described in Proverbs 18:1, and the Pauline distinction between flesh and Spirit in Romans 8:9.
Why it lands — Readers must examine whether their conduct fosters unity or schism and ensure their lives are guided by the Holy Spirit rather than mere human inclination. The verse demands a conscious rejection of divisive behavior and a commitment to Spirit-dependent faith.
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The Greek words
King James Version
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Cross-references
- 1 Corinthians 2:14 The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
- Proverbs 18:1 He who isolates himself pursues selfish desires; he rebels against all sound judgment.
- Romans 8:9 You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.
- James 3:15 Such wisdom does not come from above, but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic.
- Hosea 9:10 I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.
- John 3:5 Jesus answered, “Truly, truly, I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless he is born of water and the Spirit.
- Hebrews 10:25 Let us not neglect meeting together, as some have made a habit, but let us encourage one another, and all the more as you see the Day approaching.
- Isaiah 65:5 They say, ‘Keep to yourself; do not come near me, for I am holier than you!’ Such people are smoke in My nostrils, a fire that burns all day long.
- Ezekiel 14:7 For when any Israelite or any foreigner dwelling in Israel separates himself from Me, sets up idols in his heart, and puts a wicked stumbling block before his face, and then comes to the prophet to inquire of Me, I the LORD will answer him Myself.
- Hosea 4:14 I will not punish your daughters when they prostitute themselves, nor your daughters-in-law when they commit adultery. For the men themselves go off with prostitutes and offer sacrifices with shrine prostitutes. So a people without understanding will come to ruin.