Christian Standard Bible
Jude 1:3
3Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about the salvation we share, I found it necessary to write, appealing to you to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all.
Jude 1:3 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
- New International Version (NIV)Dear friends, although I was very eager to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt compelled to write and urge you to contend for the faith that was once for all entrusted to God’s holy people.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Context of Jude 1:3
1Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James: To those who are the called, loved by God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ. 2May mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. Dear friends, although I was eager to write you about the salvation we share, I found it necessary to write, appealing to you to contend for the faith that was delivered to the saints once for all. 4For some people, who were designated for this judgment long ago, have come in by stealth; they are ungodly, turning the grace of our God into sensuality and denying Jesus Christ, our only Master and Lord. 5Now I want to remind you, although you came to know all these things once and for all, that Jesus saved a people out of Egypt and later destroyed those who did not believe;
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Ἀγαπητοί, πᾶσαν σπουδὴν ποιούμενος γράφειν ὑμῖν περὶ τῆς κοινῆς ἡμῶν σωτηρίας, ἀνάγκην ἔσχον γράψαι ὑμῖν παρακαλῶν ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι τῇ ἅπαξ παραδοθείσῃ τοῖς ἁγίοις πίστει.Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- Belovedἀγαπητόςagapētos · belovedG27
- when I gaveποιέωpoieō · to do/make: doG4160
- allπᾶςpas · allG3956
- diligenceσπουδήspoudē · diligenceG4710
- to writeγράφωgraphō · to writeG1125
- unto youσύsu · youG4771
- ofπερίperi · aboutG4012
- the commonκοινόςkoinos · common: sharedG2839
- salvationσωτηρίαsōtēria · salvationG4991
- it wasἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
- needfulἀνάγκηanagkē · necessityG318
- and exhortπαρακαλέωparakaleō · to plead/comfortG3870
- that ye should earnestly contendἐπαγωνίζομαιepagōnizomai · to contendG1864
- for the faithπίστιςpistis · faithG4102
- which wasπαραδίδωμιparadidōmi · to deliverG3860
- onceἅπαξhapax · onceG530
- unto the saintsἅγιοςhagios · holy: saintG40
- ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
Cross-references for Jude 1:3
- Romans 15:15Nevertheless, I have written to remind you more boldly on some points because of the grace given me by God
- Galatians 6:11Look at what large letters I use as I write to you in my own handwriting.
- Hebrews 13:22Brothers and sisters, I urge you to receive this message of exhortation, for I have written to you briefly.
- 1 Peter 5:12Through Silvanus, a faithful brother (as I consider him), I have written to you briefly in order to encourage you and to testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it!
- 2 Peter 1:12Therefore I will always remind you about these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
- 2 Peter 3:1Dear friends, this is now the second letter I have written to you; in both letters, I want to stir up your sincere understanding by way of reminder,
- Isaiah 45:17Israel will be saved by the Lord with an everlasting salvation; you will not be put to shame or humiliated for all eternity.
- Acts 4:12There is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to people by which we must be saved.”
- Acts 13:46Paul and Barnabas boldly replied, “It was necessary that the word of God be spoken to you first. Since you reject it and judge yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.
- Acts 28:28Therefore, let it be known to you that this salvation of God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen.”
- Galatians 3:28There is no Jew or Greek, slave or free, male and female; since you are all one in Christ Jesus.
- 2 Peter 1:1Simeon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ: To those who have received a faith equal to ours through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ.
- Nehemiah 13:25I rebuked them, cursed them, beat some of their men, and pulled out their hair. I forced them to take an oath before God and said, “You must not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters as wives for your sons or yourselves!
- Jeremiah 9:3They bent their tongues like their bows; lies and not faithfulness prevail in the land, for they proceed from one evil to another, and they do not take me into account. This is the Lord’s declaration.
- Acts 6:8Now Stephen, full of grace and power, was performing great wonders and signs among the people.
- Acts 9:22But Saul grew stronger and kept confounding the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Messiah.
Commentaries on Jude 1:3
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3When I gave all diligence - This phrase, , 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…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Beloved - An expression of strong affection used by the apostles when addressing their brethren, Romans 1:7; 1 Corinthians 4:14; 1 Corinthians 10:14; 1 Corinthians 15:58; 2 Corinthians 7:1; 2 Corinthians 12:19; Philemon 2:12; Philemon 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3In the New Testament, "faith" usually means the act of believing, while "the faith" refers to Christian beliefs.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. Design of the Epistle (compare Jude 20, 21). all diligence--(2Pe 1:5). 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 2Pe 1:1, "obtained LIKE precious faith," This community of faith, and of the object of faith, salvation, forms the ground of mutual…Read the comment
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Commentaries on Jude 1
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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