jude-1:5-niv

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 1:5-7

1:5-7 It is my purpose to remind you--although you already possess full and final knowledge of all that matters--that, after the Lord had brought the people out of Egypt in safety, he subsequently destroyed those who were unbelieving; and that he has placed under guard in eternal chains in the abyss of darkness, to await the judgment which shall take place on the great day, the angels who did not keep their own rank but left their own proper habitation. Just so Sodom and Gomorrah and the... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:5

I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once know this ,.... The Alexandrian copy, and some others, and the Vulgate Latin version, read, "knew all things"; but rather it is to be restrained by the following instance of, God's vengeance on unbelievers; which with others is produced, to vindicate the divine conduct in the condemnation of the above persons, and to show that that is certain, and may be expected, since God has always dealt thus with such persons; and this they knew by... 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

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

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 1:5

The first is taken from the history of Israel. It is introduced, not as a contrast with what precedes, but as a natural transition from it. It is given, too, as a matter quite within their knowledge, and of which consequently they need only to be reminded. The Authorized Version is short of the mark in several respects here. What the writer expresses is not the mere fact that he is to do a certain thing, but that he has the wish to do so. Hence the now I desire to put you in remembrance of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5

First example of Divine vengeance. Jude then proceeds to give three instances of this sort—the first being that of the unbelieving Israelites in the wilderness. I. THE NECESSITY OF REMINDING SAINTS OF FAMILIAR SCRIPTURE FACTS . "Now I desire to put you in remembrance, though ye know all things once for all, how that the Lord, having saved a people out of the land of Egypt, afterwards destroyed them that believed not." 1 . Every private Christian ought to be well... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5-7

Three instances of the judgments of God are now referred to. They are cited as typical examples of the Divine retribution, with which the readers can be taken to be familiar, and which they will recognize to give point to the terror of the condemnation overhanging the men in question. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5-7

The invasion of the Church by error is no accident or surprise. "I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this," etc. It is not to be taken "as though some strange thing happened" ( 1 Peter 4:12 ). Faith is apt to be staggered or darkened by it. Yet it is to be anticipated. It has been the subject of prophecy. It is provided for in the Divine guidance of the Church, and it works to its own retribution. The history of God's ways, too, is the best corrective for faith's... read more

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

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Jude 1:5-7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Jude 1:5

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

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

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:1-25

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5-7

The Pulpit Commentary - Jude 1:5-7

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