⁷ In a similar way, Sodom and Gomorrah^(A) and the surrounding towns^(B) gave themselves up to sexual immorality and perversion. They serve as an example of those who suffer the punishment of eternal fire.^(C)

⁸ 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.^{(D) 9} But even the archangel^(E) Michael,^(F) when he was disputing with the devil about the body of Moses,^(G) did not himself dare to condemn him for slander but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”^[a](H)