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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:4

For there are certain men crept in unawares - Παρεισεδυσαν· They had got into the Church under specious pretences; and, when in, began to sow their bad seed. Before of old ordained - Οἱ παλαι προγεγραμμενοι Such as were long ago proscribed, and condemned in the most public manner; this is the import of the word προγραφειν in this place, and there are many examples of this use of it in the Greek writers. See Kypke. To this condemnation - To a similar punishment to that... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:5

I will therefore put you in remembrance - That is, how such persons were proscribed, and condemned to bear the punishment due to such crimes. Though ye once knew this - The word ἁπαξ , here translated once, has greatly puzzled many interpreters. It has two meanings in the sacred writings, and indeed in the Greek writers also. It signifies once, one time, as opposed to twice, or several times. Altogether, entirely, perfectly, interpreted by Suidas αντι τον διολου, ὁλοσχερως· ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:6

The angels which kept not their first estate - Την ἑαυτων αρχην Their own principality. The words may be understood of their having invaded the office or dignity of some others, or of their having by some means forfeited their own. This is spoken of those generally termed the fallen angels; but from what they fell, or from what cause or for what crime, we know not. It is generally thought to have been pride; but this is mere conjecture. One thing is certain; the angels who fell must have... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:7

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha - What their sin and punishment were may be seen in Genesis 19, and the notes there. This is the third example to illustrate what is laid down Judges 1:4 . Are set forth for an example - Both of what God will do to such transgressors, and of the position laid down in Judges 1:4 , viz., that God has in the most open and positive manner declared that such and such sinners shall meet with the punishment due to their crimes. Suffering the vengeance of... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:3

Verse 3 3.When I gave diligence. I have rendered the words σπουδὴν ποιούμενος, “Applying care:” literally they are, “Making diligence.” But many interpreters explain the sentence in this sense, that a strong desire constrained Jude to write, as we usually say of those under the influence of some strong feeling, that they cannot govern or restrain themselves. Then, according to these expounders, Jude was under a sort of necessity, because a desire to write suffered him not to rest. But I rather... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:4

Verse 4 4.For there are certain men crept in unawares. Though Satan is ever an enemy to the godly, and never ceases to harass them, yet Jude reminds those to whom he was writing of the state of things at that time. Satan now, he says, attacks and harasses you in a peculiar manner; it is therefore necessary to take up arms to resist him. We hence learn that a good and faithful pastor ought wisely to consider what the present state of the Church requires, so as to accommodate his doctrine to its... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:5

Verse 5 5.I will therefore put you in remembrance, or, remind you. He either modestly excuses himself, lest he should seem to teach as it were the ignorant things unknown to them; or, indeed, he openly declares in an emphatical manner, (which I approve more of,) that he adduced nothing new or unheard of before, in order that what he was going to say might gain more credit and authority. I only recall, he says, to your mind what you have already learnt. As he ascribes knowledge to them, so he... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:6

Verse 6 6.And the angels. This is an argument from the greater to the less; for the state of angels is higher than ours; and yet God punished their defection in a dreadful manner. He will not then forgive our perfidy, if we depart from the grace unto which he has called us. This punishment, inflicted on the inhabitants of heaven, and on such superior ministers of God, ought surely to be constantly before our eyes, so that we may at no time be led to despise God’s grace, and thus rush headlong... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:7

Verse 7 7.Even as Sodom and Gomorrha. This example is more general, for he testifies that God, excepting none of mankind, punishes without any difference all the ungodly. And Jude also mentions in what follows, that the fire through which the five cities perished was a type of the eternal fire. Then God at that time exhibited a remarkable example, in order to keep men in fear till the end of the world. Hence it is that it is so often mentioned in Scripture; nay, whenever the prophets wished to... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-4

Christian cooperation desired in the defense of the gospel The believers to whom Jude wrote were "called" by an external and spiritual power into the fellowship of the Church; had been "preserved" from the gross evils and corruptions which sprang up in those early days, and "sanctified by God the Father," and made partakers of his holiness. As he claims their service in the preservation of the faith he implores "mercy" that they may be enabled to help, "peace" of mind amid the earnestness... read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:4

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:5

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:6

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:3

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:4

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-4

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