Jude 1:20-23 ESV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jude 1:16-25

Here, I. The apostle enlarges further on the character of these evil men and seducers: they are murmurers, complainers, etc., Jude 1:16. Observe, A murmuring complaining temper, indulged and expressed, lays men under a very bad character; such are very weak at least, and for the most part very wicked. They murmur against God and his providence, against men and their conduct; they are angry at every thing that happens, and never pleased with their own state and condition in the world, as not... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:20-21

1:20-21 But you, beloved, must build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith; you must pray in the Holy Spirit; you must keep yourselves in the love of God; while you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will bring you to life eternal. In the previous passage Jude described the characteristics of error, here he describes the characteristics of goodness. (i) The good man builds up his life on the foundation of the most holy faith. That is to say, the life of... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:22-23

1:22-23 Some of them you must argue out of their error, while they are still wavering. Others you must rescue by snatching them out of the fire. Others you must pity and fear at the same time, hating the garment stained by the flesh. Different translators give differing translations of this passage. The reason is that there is much doubt as to what the true Greek text is. We have given the translation which we believe to be nearest to the sense of the passage. Even to the worst heretics,... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:20

But ye, beloved ,.... See Gill on 1:17 , building up yourselves on your most holy faith ; some copies, and the Complutensian edition, read, "our most holy faith"; meaning the doctrine of faith in all its branches, which is holy, a most holy doctrine; which displays the holiness of God, and is a means of beginning and increasing internal holiness in the saints, and of encouraging and exciting them to external holiness of life and conversation: this phrase, מהימנותא קדישא , "holy... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:21

Keep yourselves in the love of God ,.... By which may be meant either the grace and favour of God, that love with which God loves his people; and then the exhortation to the saints to keep themselves in it is, to set it always before them, to keep it constantly in view, to exercise faith on it, firmly believing their interest in it; as also to meditate on it, give themselves up wholly to the contemplation of it, and employ their thoughts constantly about it, which is the foundation of all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:22

And of some have compassion ,.... That is, of such who have gone astray, being drawn aside; who are simple and ignorant, and out of the way; who sin through infirmity, and the force of temptation; and who are tractable and open to conviction, and whose mistakes are in lesser matters of religion; as also such who are convicted and wounded in their consciences for their sins and mistakes: and to these compassion is to be shown, by praying with them, and for them, with ardency and affection;... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:23

And others save with fear ,.... Meaning false teachers, who lead others into errors, and such as give themselves over unto sin, whether teachers or hearers, and who are obstinate and irreclaimable; even such as these, means should be used to save, if possible, by sharp admonitions and severe language; by denouncing the awful judgments of God, which threaten them; by inflicting on them church censures in a terrible manner; by declaring the terrors of the Lord, and of hell, and of everlasting... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:20

Building up yourselves - Having the most holy faith - the Gospel of our Lord Jesus, and the writings of his apostles, for your foundation; founding all your expectations on these, and seeking from the Christ who is their sum and substance; all the grace and glory ye need. Praying in the Holy Ghost - Holding fast the Divine influence which ye have received, and under that influence making prayer and supplication to God. The prayer that is not sent up through the influence of the Holy... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:21

Keep yourselves in the love of God - By building up yourselves on your most holy faith, and praying in the Holy Ghost; for without this we shall soon lose the love of God. Looking for the mercy of our Lord - For although they were to build themselves up, and to pray in the Holy Ghost, and keep themselves in the love of God, yet this building, praying, and keeping, cannot merit heaven; for, after all their diligence, earnestness, self-denial, watching, obedience, etc., they must look for... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:22

And of some have compassion, making a difference - The general meaning of this exhortation is supposed to be, "Ye are not to deal alike with all those who have been seduced by false teachers; ye are to make a difference between those who have been led away by weakness and imprudence, and those who, in the pride and arrogance of their hearts, and their unwillingness to submit to wholesome discipline, have separated themselves from the Church, and become its inveterate enemies." Instead of ... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Jude 1:16-25

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:20-21

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:22-23

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:20

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:21

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:22

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:23

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:20

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:21

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:22

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