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Go after the flesh
Compare Jud 1:7.
Of uncleanness (μιασμοῦ)
Only here in New Testament. See on defilements, 2Pe 2:20. Compare Jud 1:8.
Despise government
Rev., dominion. Compare Jud 1:8
Presumptuous (τολμηταὶ)
Only here in New Testament Lit., darers. Rev., daring.
Self-willed (αὐθάδεις)
Only here and Tit 1:7. From αὐτός, self, and ἥδομαι, to delight in. Therefore a self-loving spirit.
They tremble (τρέμουσιν)
Compare Mar 5:33. An uncommon word in the New Testament. Luk 8:47; Act 9:6.
Dignities (δόξας)
Lit., glories. Compare Jud 1:8. Probably angelic powers: note the reference to the angels immediately following, as in Jud 1:9 to Michael. They defy the spiritual powers though knowing their might.