Jude 1:3

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Jude 1:3

Beloved - An expression of strong affection used by the apostles when addressing their brethren, Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1Co 15:58; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Corinthians 12:19; Philippians 2:12; Philippians 4:1; and often elsewhere.When I gave all diligence - When I applied my mind earnestly; implying that he had reflected on the subject, and thought particularly what it would be desirable to write to them. The state of mind referred to is that of one who was purposing... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Jude 1:3

Judges 1:3. When I gave all diligence Or made all haste, as πασαν σπουδην ποιουμενος literally signifies, Jude being informed of the assiduity, and perhaps the success, with which the false teachers were spreading their pernicious errors, found it necessary to write this letter to the faithful without delay. To write to you of the common salvation The salvation from the guilt and power of sin, into the favour and image of God here, and from all the consequences of sin into eternal... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Jude 1:1-16

CONTENTS OF THE LETTERCondemnation of the false teachers (1-16)Jude had intended to write about more general matters concerning the Christian faith, but when he heard of the activities of evil teachers he changed his mind. He now feels that it is more important to encourage the Christians to hold firmly to the truth they first heard and to fight against those who want to destroy it. Punishment is certain for those who distort the true teaching of the gospel in order to give themselves the... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Jude 1:3

Beloved . App-135 . when I gave = making. the . The texts read "our". common . Compare Titus 1:4 . it was needful for me = I had need. and exhort = exhorting. App-134 . that ye should = to. earnestly contend . Greek. epagonizomai. Only here. Compare agonizomai. Luke 13:24 . faith . App-150 . once = once for all. delivered . Greek. paradidomi. See John 19:30 . saints . See Acts 9:13 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Jude 1:3

Beloved, while I was giving all diligence to write unto you of our common salvation, I was constrained to write unto you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered unto the saints.While I was giving all diligence ... means that Jude was actually engaged in writing a treatise on "our common salvation." For possible reasons why this might have been overruled by God, see in the introduction.Common salvation ... This has the meaning of the salvation which is... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Jude 1:3

Jude 1:3. Beloved, when I gave all diligence, &c.— This verse, about the sense of which commentators have strangely disagreed, maybe thus paraphrased: "Beloved, when I was studiously thoughtful about, and earnestly applied to the work of sending an epistle to you, concerning that spiritual salvation, which is common to you and me, and all true believers, whether Jews or Gentiles, and is proposed and recommended in the gospel to the acceptance of all sinners, to whom it is preached with this... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Jude 1:3

Design of the Epistle (compare :-, :-).all diligence — ( :-). As the minister is to give all diligence to admonish, so the people should, in accordance with his admonition, give all diligence to have all Christian graces, and to make their calling sure.the common salvation — wrought by Christ. Compare Note, see on :-, “obtained LIKE precious faith,” This community of faith, and of the object of faith, salvation, forms the ground of mutual exhortation by appeals to common hopes and fears.it... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jude 1:3

Most Spirit-led preachers have felt exactly how Jude said he felt in this verse. It is enjoyable to talk about salvation and other positive subjects. Nevertheless occasionally a particular situation compels us to speak about a danger that God’s people need to appreciate. The presentation of this subject must sometimes be quite negative. Delivering such a message is not as pleasant a task.The faith delivered to the saints is the special revelation of God that Scripture contains and the apostles... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Jude 1:3-4

II. THE PURPOSE OF THIS EPISTLE VV. 3-4Jude explained his reason for writing this letter to introduce what follows and to impress the urgency of his subject on his readers. read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:3-4

(3, 4) The purpose and occasion of the Letter.(3) Beloved.—“Very unusual at the beginning of an Epistle; Jude 1:2, is the only other example It indicates, possibly, the writer’s wish to be brief and get to his subject at once; and, as his subject is a very unpleasing one, he hastens to assure his readers of affection for them, to prevent his strong language from offending them.When I gave all diligence.—Better, in giving all diligence: i.e., in having it much at heart. Wiclif and Rheims are... read more

Group of Brands