Jude 1:3 KJV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jude 1:3-7

We have here, I. The design of the apostle in writing this epistle to the lately converted Jews and Gentiles; namely, to establish them in the Christian faith, and a practice and conversation truly consonant and conformable thereunto, and in an open and bold profession thereof, especially in times of notorious opposition, whether by artful seduction or violent and inhuman persecution. But then we must see to it very carefully that it be really the Christian faith that we believe, profess,... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:3

1:3 Beloved, when I was in the midst of devoting all my energy to writing to you about the faith which we all share, I felt that I was compelled to write a letter to you to urge you to engage upon the struggle to defend the faith which was once and for all delivered to God's consecrated people. Here we have the occasion of the letter. Jude had been engaged on writing a treatise about the Christian faith; but there had come news that evil and misguided men had been spreading destructive... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:3

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you ,.... The apostle calls the persons he writes unto "beloved"; as they were of God, and by him and other saints; and he signifies his diligence in writing to them: and the subject of his writing was, of the common salvation ; which designs either the Gospel, sometimes called salvation, in opposition to the law, which is a ministration of condemnation; and because it is a declaration of salvation, and a means of it; and may be said to be... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:3

When I gave all diligence - This phrase, πασαν σπουδην ποιουμενος , is a Grecism for being exceedingly intent upon a subject; taking it up seriously with determination to bring it to good effect. The meaning of the apostle seems to be this: "Beloved brethren, when I saw it necessary to write to you concerning the common salvation, my mind being deeply affected with the dangers to which the Church is exposed from the false teachers that are gone out into the world, I found it extremely... 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

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-25

The Letter. I. INTRODUCTION . 1 . Address. 2 . Salutation. "Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied." The first word of salutation points to their being regarded under troublous conditions. The second word of salutation points to their enjoyment of the Divine protection. The third word of salutation points to their being (generally) delighted in by God. This Divine blessing is already realized: let it be realized a hundredfold. II. THE LETTER . 1 . Purpose.... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3

The author's reason for writing. The statement of this is introduced by the conciliatory address, beloved—a form of address found twice again in this short Epistle ( Jude 1:17 , Jude 1:20 ). It occurs at great turning-points in all the Catholic Epistles, except for an obvious reason in 2 John. (See James 1:16 , James 1:19 ; James 2:5 (who couples the term "brethren" with it); 1 Peter 2:11 ; 1 Peter 4:12 ; 2 Peter 3:1 , 2 Peter 3:8 , 2 Peter 3:14 , 2 Peter 3:17 ; 1... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3

The purpose and occasion of this Epistle. It was to exhort the saints to steadfastness in contending for the truth which was then threatened by an insidious party of antinomians who had entered the Church. Love prompted the writing of the Epistle, as we may infer from the term "beloved" by which the author addresses his readers. I. HIS CONCERN FOR THEIR WELFARE . "Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3-4

Error not to be trifled with, but to be earnestly dealt with. "It was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that you should earnestly contend for the faith," etc. Least of all is the kind of error which acts upon the moral life to be lightly thought of or suffered to pass unchallenged. One of the most difficult, yet most imperative, of the Christian duties is to admonish and fortify brethren who are ready to yield to the seductions of error. The bond of a "common salvation" of... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jude 1:3-7

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:3

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:3

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-4

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:3-4

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