jude-1:21

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:20-21

(20, 21) Exhortation to strengthen themselves in the faith by prayer, godliness, and hope.(20) But ye, beloved.—Exactly as in Jude 1:17 : “ye” in emphatic contrast to these sensuous and unspiritual men.Building up yourselves.—Making yourselves firm on the sure foundation of faith, in contradistinction to those “who separate,” and fancy themselves firm in their impious conceits. The notion is not so much that of increasing and completing an edifice as of strengthening its foundations. Faith and... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Jude 1:19-23

Chapter 37THE DESCRIPTION CORRESPONDING TO KORAH; MAKING SEPARATIONS-EXHORTATION TO THE FAITHFUL TO BUILD UP THEMSELVES, AND THEN RESCUE OTHERS.Judges 1:19-23.FOR the third and last time St. Jude points his finger at the ungodly intruders who are working such mischief in the Church, and gives another triplet of characteristics by which they may be recognized."These are they who make separations." This is the first point; like Korah and his company, these men are separatists (οι αποδιοριζοντες)... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Jude 1:1-25

Analysis and Annotations I. THE INTRODUCTION Jude 1:1-2 Jude in his brief introduction speaks of the Christian believers, whom he addresses, as called ones, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ. The latter statement may also be translated “kept for Jesus Christ.” What was true of the believers in Jude’s day is true of all believers. Especially comforting is the fact, that, no matter how dark the days may be, however strong the current of evil, those who are “the beloved... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jude 1:1-25

CONTENTS The opening of this Epistle is truly sweet. Jude addresseth all he hath to say to the Church. It is to you, Beloved, Jude saith that he writes. He then, through the greater Part of the Chapter, points out the awful state of the reprobate. But still it is to the Church he speaks of those things, for their consolation and instruction. Towards the end, he points out the safety and blessedness of the Church, and concludes in praise. Jude 1:1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Jude 1:20-25

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. The Apostle here enters upon the subject of the Church, in pointing out her safety in Christ, amidst all that he had said before of reprobates. And a very sweet close on this subject he makes of his Epistle. By building up in their most holy faith, and praying in the Holy Ghost, and keeping themselves in the love of God, and looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life, we... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Jude 1:20-21

Building yourselves. That is, raising by your actions a spiritual building, founded 1. upon faith; 2. on the love of God; 3. upon hope, whilst you are awaiting for the mercies of God, and the reward of eternal life; 4. joined with the great duty of prayer. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:17-23

17-23 Sensual men separate from Christ, and his church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices. That is infinitely worse than to separate from any branch of the visible church on account of opinions, or modes and circumstances of outward government or worship. Sensual men have not the spirit of holiness, which whoever has not, does not belong to Christ. The grace of faith is most holy, as it works by love, purifies the heart, and overcomes... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Jude 1:17-23

An admonition to holy steadfastness: v. 17. But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, v. 18. how that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. v. 19. These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit v. 20. But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost, v. 21. keep yourselves in the love of God,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Jude 1:16-23

Jude 1:16-23Contents:—Further description of the persons who were the subjects of the Apostles, prophecies, Jude 1:16-19; followed by an exhortation to edification on the foundation of faith, and to proper treatment of the deceived with a view to their salvation, Jude 1:20-234516These are murmurers; complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration46 because of advantage.47 17But,48 beloved, remember ye the words which... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Jude 1:12-25

Beware of the Touch of the Ungodly Jude 1:12-25 What traps and pitfalls beset us! How many have fallen who had as good or a better chance than we! The angels kept not their first estate; Adam, though created in innocency, fell; Cain was rejected; Balaam, who saw with open eyes, was slain; Korah, who had carried a censer filled with holy fire, was hurled into the abyss! How can we expect to stand! Be of good cheer! He is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless , Jude 1:24... read more