Jude 1

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Jude 1:1

I. Judges 1:1, Judges 1:2. Greeting.II. Judges 1:3-16. The ungodly men.(a) 3, 4, ’I was writing a pastoral letter to you when the news that certain ungodly men have crept in obliged me to address you with a special admonition.’ (b) 5-7. ’I would remind you—though as Christians you already know all I can tell you—that the examples of Israel and of the angels prove that it is possible to fall away from grace, and that a punishment—of which the destruction of the cities of the plain is a visible... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:1-2

(1, 2) Address and greeting.(1) Jude.—As to the Jade who here addresses us see Introduction, I.The servant of Jesus Christ.—Better, a servant of Jesus Christ. There is nothing to show that these words indicate an evangelist, although it is more than probable that he was one: his writing this Epistle is evidence of the fact. The words may have a side reference to the ungodly men against whom he writes, who are not “servants of Jesus Christ.” As he does not say that he is an Apostle, the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:3-4

(3, 4) The purpose and occasion of the Letter.(3) Beloved.—“Very unusual at the beginning of an Epistle; Jude 1:2, is the only other example It indicates, possibly, the writer’s wish to be brief and get to his subject at once; and, as his subject is a very unpleasing one, he hastens to assure his readers of affection for them, to prevent his strong language from offending them.When I gave all diligence.—Better, in giving all diligence: i.e., in having it much at heart. Wiclif and Rheims are... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:5-7

(5-7) We now enter upon the main body of the Epistle. Three instances of God’s vengeance: the unbelievers in the wilderness; the impure angels; Sodom and Gomorrha.(5) I will therefore put you in remembrance.—Or, But I wish to remind you. The “but” indicates opposition to the impiety of those just mentioned.Though ye once knew this.—The best MSS. and versions compel us to substitute “all things” for “this,” and we must translate, because ye have once for all (as in Jude 1:3) known all things.... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:8-10

(8-10) Application of these three instances to the libertines who are now provoking God.(8) Likewise also.—Rather, Yet in like manner: i.e., in spite of these warnings. These ungodly men were like the unbelievers in the wilderness in denying Christ and scoffing at His promises; they were like the impure angels in leaving that “constitution which is in heaven” (Philippians 3:20) for the base pleasures of earth; they were like the people of Sodom in seeking even these base pleasures by unnatural... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:11

(11) Three examples of similar wickedness: Cain, Balaam, Korah.Woe unto them!—An echo of Christ’s denunciations in the first three Gospels, whereby the description of these evil-doers takes for the moment a denunciatory form. The past tenses immediately following are owing to the writer’s placing himself in thought at the moment when these men reap the consequences of their sins: their punishment is so certain, that he regards it as having come.In the way of Cain.—The first great criminal; the... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:12-19

(12-19) Three-fold description of the ungodly, corresponding to the three examples just given. The divisions are clearly marked, each section beginning with “These are” (Jude 1:12; Jude 1:16; Jude 1:19).(12-15) Description corresponding to Cain.(12) These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you.—Rather, These are the rocks in your feasts of charity, banqueting with you fearlessly (see next Note); or, These are they who banquet together fearlessly, rocks in your feasts of... read more

Charles John Ellicott

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

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:22-23

(22, 23) Exhortation to treat these libertines with discrimination, making three classes.(22) And of some have compassion, making a difference.—The evidence is very strong in favour of a widely different reading: And some indeed convict (Jude 1:15) when they are in doubt (Matthew 21:21; Acts 10:20; Acts 11:12; Romans 4:20; Romans 14:23; James 1:6); or, when they contend with you (Jude 1:9; Acts 11:2); or, when they separate from you. The first seems best, though the second also makes excellent... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Jude 1:24-25

(24, 25) Concluding Doxology.(24) Now unto him that is able.—Comp. the conclusion Romans 16:25. It would be rash to infer from the similarity that St. Jude must have known the Epistle to the Romans; although there is nothing incredible in the supposition that he was acquainted with it. The Epistle had been in circulation probably for some ten years before St. Jude wrote. Doxologies no doubt became elastic formulas almost from the first.To keep you from falling.—Better, to keep you unfallen.... read more

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