Geneva Study Bible - Jude 1:14
1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord {o} cometh with ten thousands of his saints,(o) The present time, for the time to come. read more
1:14 And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord {o} cometh with ten thousands of his saints,(o) The present time, for the time to come. read more
1:17 {11} But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;(11) The rising up of such monsters was spoken of before, that we should not be troubled at the newness of the matter. read more
1:19 {12} These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.(12) It is the habit of antichrists to separate themselves from the godly, because they are not governed by the Spirit of God: and contrariwise it is the habit of Christians to edify one another through godly prayers, both in faith and also in love, until the mercy of Christ appears to their full salvation. read more
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
"AND THE ANGELS WHICH KEPT NOT THEIR FIRST ESTATE, ..." Jude 1:6 Robert Hawker (1753-1827) "And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains, under darkness, unto the judgment of the great day." - Jude 1:6 . This scripture, concerning the rebellion, and consequent punishment of apostate spirits, will form a solemn meditation, my soul, for thy evening thoughts to be exercised upon. And perhaps, under grace, it may lead thee... read more
These be they who separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit. I include the whole of this awful portrait, though made up of different characters, under one view, because they all form but one and the same picture; and all come under one and the same condemnation. We shall do well, under God the Spirit's teaching, to look both at their persons, and their features, and mark them one by one. First. They are said to have been certain men, which had crept in unawares. By which we learn that... read more
But I will admonish you, that once [5] (that is, some time ago, when you were converted and instructed) knew all things that were necessary as to the Christian faith, I will then put you in mind of the judgments and chastisements that such sinners may expect, that Jesus, [6] not as man, but as God, having saved the people of Israel from their slavery in Egypt, did afterwards on several occasions punish and destroy those among them, who believed not; who were rebellious and incredulous to... read more
Principality. That is, the state in which they were first created, their original dignity. (Challoner) --- Having given themselves over to [7] fornication, or to excessive uncleanness. --- Going after other flesh, and seeking unnatural lusts, with those of the same sex. (Witham) --- Impurity punished by fire and sulphur. Fire is a punishment proportioned to the criminal passion of the voluptuous. That of Sodom was most dreadful, but then it was of short duration. There is another fire that... read more
In like manner these men (heretics) also defile the flesh with their horrid abominations, despise just dominion, all lawful authority, as well as ecclesiastical as civil; blaspheme majesty, speak ill, and rail both against the majesty of God, and those whom he hath invested with power derived from him. (Witham) --- Blaspheme, &c. Speak evil of them that are in dignity; and even utter blasphemies against the divine majesty. (Challoner) --- The justice of God generally punishes the pride... read more
Geneva Study Bible - Jude 1:13
1:13 Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the {n} blackness of darkness for ever.(n) Most gross darkness. read more