Likewise also] They were like the Sodomites in uncleannesse, v. 7. like the angels that fell, in despising dominion, v. 6. like the Israelites who murmured against Moses and Aaron, in speaking evil of dignities, v. 5. No sin is recorded in Scripture, but some practise it in after-times. these filthy dreamers] They were so given to wantonnesse, that they not onely practised it being awake, but also dreamed of it, and defiled themselves in their sleep. Or, dreamers, because they vented their own dreams and fancies in stead of Gods truth, Jeremiah 23:25. to 28. 32. defile the flesh] Make their bodies abominable before God and men, as swine make themselves filthy by wallowing in the mire, Genesis 49, 4. Levit. 20. 12, 13, 14. 1 Corinthians 6:18. despise] Gr. depose. Or, abrogate. To wit, in their hearts; for they live as if there were no rulers over them, Psalms 14:1. They do as it were reject them, or put them off the throne, Luke 10:16. John 12:48. dominion] Not the governours onely, as some do, for their weaknesses, and abuse of their power; but the government it self: they would have no authority to be in the world. speak evil of] Gr. blaspheme. They hurt their fame by reproaches and slanders. dignities] Magistrates, who were more honourable then others.