Jude 1
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 1
Chapter Summary
He encourages them to be constant in the profession of the faith.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- 2 Peter 2
- Genesis 5:18–24
- Zechariah 3:2
People & Context
Author of the letter, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James, urging readers to contend for the faith
The only Master and Lord whose faithful servants are called, kept, and await His mercy unto everlasting life
The archangel who, disputing with the devil over the body of Moses, said, 'Let the Lord rebuke you!'
The slanderer who contended with Michael the archangel over the body of Moses
The seventh from Adam, who prophesied that the Lord would come with myriads of His saints to judge the ungodly
The man whose body was the subject of the dispute between Michael the archangel and the devil
Timeline
Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James, writes to those who are called, sanctified in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ, wishing them mercy, peace, and love multiplied.
Jude 1:1-2Jude had intended to write about the common salvation but felt the necessity to exhort believers to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints, because ungodly men have slipped in unnoticed.
Jude 1:3-4The Lord, having saved a people out of Egypt, afterward destroyed those who did not believe, demonstrating that past deliverance does not guarantee future security apart from faith.
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