14 It was also about these that Enoch, (A)the seventh from Adam, prophesied, saying, (B)“Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, 15 (C)to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have (D)committed in such an ungodly way, and of all (E)the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” 16 These are grumblers, malcontents, (F)following their own sinful desires; (G)they are loud-mouthed boasters, (H)showing favoritism to gain advantage.

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14 Enoch, who lived in the seventh generation after Adam, prophesied about these people. He said, “Listen! The Lord is coming with countless thousands of his holy ones 15 to execute judgment on the people of the world. He will convict every person of all the ungodly things they have done and for all the insults that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”[a]

16 These people are grumblers and complainers, living only to satisfy their desires. They brag loudly about themselves, and they flatter others to get what they want.

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Footnotes

  1. 14-15 The quotation comes from intertestamental literature: Enoch 1:9.