and the angels(A) who did not keep their own position but abandoned their proper dwelling, he has kept in eternal chains in deep darkness for the judgment on the great day. Likewise, Sodom and Gomorrah(B) and the surrounding towns committed sexual immorality and perversions,[a] and serve as an example by undergoing the punishment of eternal fire.(C)

In the same way these people—relying on their dreams—defile their flesh, reject authority, and slander glorious ones.(D)

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  1. 7 Or and went after other flesh

And the angels who did not keep their positions of authority but abandoned their proper dwelling—these he has kept in darkness, bound with everlasting chains for judgment on the great Day.(A) In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah(B) and the surrounding towns(C) gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.(D)

In the very same way, on the strength of their dreams these ungodly people pollute their own bodies, reject authority and heap abuse on celestial beings.(E)

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