Jude 1:24-25

V. CONCLUSION VV. 24-25

Jude concluded his brief epistle with a formal doxology. It included a prayer for his readers. He wanted to assure them of God’s ability to help them remain faithful in spite of the apostasy that threatened them.

"The concluding doxology (Judges 1:24-25) is universally recognized as one of the fullest and most beautiful in Scripture. Stressing the security of the believer in the midst of apostasy, it brings the epistle to a marvelous conclusion." [Note: Hiebert, Second Peter . . ., p. 204.]

"It lifts the thoughts from earthly conflicts with which the author has been compelled to busy himself, up to the heavenly realms, where God is enthroned amidst eternal might and honor." [Note: Bo Reicke, The Epistles of James, Peter, and Jude, p. 217.]