Jude 1:17 ASV

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:12-19

(12-19) Three-fold description of the ungodly, corresponding to the three examples just given. The divisions are clearly marked, each section beginning with “These are” (Jude 1:12; Jude 1:16; Jude 1:19).(12-15) Description corresponding to Cain.(12) These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you.—Rather, These are the rocks in your feasts of charity, banqueting with you fearlessly (see next Note); or, These are they who banquet together fearlessly, rocks in your feasts of... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jude 1:16-18

Chapter 36THE DESCRIPTION CORRESPONDING TO BALAAM: IMPIOUS DISCONTENT AND GREED OF THE LIBERTINES-THE APOSTOLIC WARNING RESPECTING THEM.Judges 1:16-18.THESE words form the second part of the threefold description of the libertines; and just as the first part was balanced by a prophetic warning quoted from the "Book of Enoch," so this part is balanced by a quotation of the prophetic warning given by the Apostles, to the effect that persons like these ungodly men would certainly arise. This... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jude 1:1-25

Analysis and Annotations I. THE INTRODUCTION Jude 1:1-2 Jude in his brief introduction speaks of the Christian believers, whom he addresses, as called ones, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ. The latter statement may also be translated “kept for Jesus Christ.” What was true of the believers in Jude’s day is true of all believers. Especially comforting is the fact, that, no matter how dark the days may be, however strong the current of evil, those who are “the beloved... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Jude 1:17

1:17 {11} But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;(11) The rising up of such monsters was spoken of before, that we should not be troubled at the newness of the matter. read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jude 1:1-25

CONTENTS The opening of this Epistle is truly sweet. Jude addresseth all he hath to say to the Church. It is to you, Beloved, Jude saith that he writes. He then, through the greater Part of the Chapter, points out the awful state of the reprobate. But still it is to the Church he speaks of those things, for their consolation and instruction. Towards the end, he points out the safety and blessedness of the Church, and concludes in praise. Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jude 1:14-19

These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. I include the whole of this awful portrait, though made up of different characters, under one view, because they all form but one and the same picture; and all come under one and the same condemnation. We shall do well, under God the Spirit's teaching, to look both at their persons, and their features, and mark them one by one. First. They are said to have been certain men, which had crept in unawares. By which we learn that... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Jude 1:17

Be mindful, &c. He now exhorts the faithful to remain steadfast in the belief and practice of what they had heard from the apostles, who had also foretold that in after times (literally, in the last time, )[9] there should be false teachers, scoffing and ridiculing all revealed truths, abandoning themselves to their passions and lusts, who separate themselves from the Catholic communion by heresies and schisms; sensual men, [10] carried away, and enslaved by the pleasures of the senses.... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:17-23

17-23 Sensual men separate from Christ, and his church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices. That is infinitely worse than to separate from any branch of the visible church on account of opinions, or modes and circumstances of outward government or worship. Sensual men have not the spirit of holiness, which whoever has not, does not belong to Christ. The grace of faith is most holy, as it works by love, purifies the heart, and overcomes... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jude 1:17-23

An admonition to holy steadfastness: v. 17. But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, v. 18. how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. v. 19. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit v. 20. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, v. 21. keep yourselves in the love of God,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Jude 1:16-23

Jude 1:16-23Contents:—Further description of the persons who were the subjects of the Apostles, prophecies, Jude 1:16-19; followed by an exhortation to edification on the foundation of faith, and to proper treatment of the deceived with a view to their salvation, Jude 1:20-234516These are murmurers; complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration46 because of advantage.47 17But,48 beloved, remember ye the words which... read more