Jude 1
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Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ - Probably Jude the apostle, who was surnamed Thaddeus and Lebbeus, was son to Alpheus, and brother to James the less, Joses, and Simon. See Mat 10:3, and collate with Luk 6:16; Mat 13:55. Brother of James - Supposed to be James the less, bishop of Jerusalem, mentioned here, because he was an eminent person in the Church. See the preface to St. James. To them that are sanctified by God - Instead of ἡγιασμενοις, to the sanctified, AB, several others, both the Syriac, Erpen's Arabic, Coptic, Sahidic, Armenian, Ethiopic, and Vulgate, with several of the fathers, have ηγαπημενοις, to them that are beloved; and before εν τῳ Θεῳ, in God, some MSS., with the Syriac and Armenian, have εθνεσιν, to the Gentiles, in God the Father: but although the first is only a probable reading, this is much less so. St. Jude writes to all believers everywhere, and not to any particular Church; hence this epistle has been called a general epistle. Sanctified signifies here consecrated to God through faith in Christ. Preserved in (or by) Jesus Christ - Signifies those who continued unshaken in the Christian faith; and implies also, that none can be preserved in the faith that do not continue in union with Christ, by whose grace alone they can be preserved and called. This should be read consecutively with the other epithets, and should be rather, in a translation, read first than last, to the saints in God the Father, called and preserved by Christ Jesus. Saints is the same as Christians; to become such they were called to believe in Christ by the preaching of the Gospel, and having believed, were preserved by the grace of Christ in the life and practice of piety.
Open source ↗servant of Jesus Christ--as His minister and apostle. brother of James--who was more widely known as bishop of Jerusalem and "brother of the Lord" (that is, either cousin, or stepbrother, being son of Joseph by a former marriage; for ancient traditions universally agree that Mary, Jesus' mother, continued perpetually a virgin). Jude therefore calls himself modestly "brother of James." See my Introduction. to them . . . sanctified by God the Father--The oldest manuscripts and versions, ORIGEN, LUCIFER, and others read, "beloved" for sanctified. If English Version be read, compare Col 1:12; Pe1 1:2. The Greek is not "by," but "in." God the Father's love is the element IN which they are "beloved." Thus the conclusion, Jde 1:21, corresponds, "Keep yourselves in the love of God." Compare "beloved of the Lord" Th2 2:13. preserved in Jesus Christ--"kept." Translate not "in," but as Greek, "FOR Jesus Christ." "Kept continually (so the Greek perfect participle means) by God the Father for Jesus Christ," against the day of His coming. Jude, beforehand, mentions the source and guarantee for the final accomplishment of believers' salvation; lest they should be disheartened by the dreadful evils which he proceeds to announce [BENGEL]. and called--predicated of "them that are beloved in God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ: who are called." God's effectual calling in the exercise of His divine prerogative, guarantees their eternal safety.
Open source ↗Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ,.... The author of this epistle is the same who is elsewhere called Judas, Luk 6:16, who was one of the twelve apostles of Christ, whose name was also Lebbaeus, and whose surname was Thaddaeus, Mat 10:3, the name is the same with Judah, Gen 29:35, which comes from a word that signifies "to praise" or "confess"; and in the Rabbinical dialect is called "Juda" (e), as here. He styles himself "the servant of Jesus Christ"; See Gill on Rom 1:1; though this is a title common to all believers, yet here, and in some other places, it is peculiar to an apostle, or minister of the Gospel; and therefore is used not merely in humility, and to acknowledge obedience to Christ, but as a title of dignity and honour: and the apostle goes on to describe himself by his natural relation, and brother of James; not the son of Zebedee, but of Alphaeus, Mat 10:2; and this he mentions partly to distinguish himself from others of that name, as Judas Iscariot, and Judas called Barsabas; and partly for the sake of honour and credit, James being a very great man, a man of great note and esteem, and who seemed to be a pillar in the church, and was called the brother of our Lord, Gal 2:9; an account of the persons to whom this epistle is inscribed next follows, to them that are sanctified by God the Father; which is to be understood not of internal sanctification, which is usually ascribed to the Spirit of God, but of the act of eternal election, which is peculiar to God the Father; in which sense Christ is said to be sanctified by the Father, and men ordained and appointed to an office, and vessels are set apart the owner's use; Joh 10:36 Jer 1:5; the language is taken from the ceremonial law, by which persons and things were sanctified, or set apart for sacred use a…
Open source ↗Here we have the preface or introduction, in which, I. We have an account of the penman of this epistle, Jude, or Judas, or Judah. He was name-sake to one of his ancestors, the patriarch - son of Jacob, the most eminent though not the first-born of his sons, out of whose loins (lineally, in a most direct succession) the Messiah came. This was a name of worth, eminency, and honour; yet 1. He had a wicked name-sake. There was one Judas (one of the twelve, surnamed Iscariot, from the place of his birth) who was a vile traitor, the betrayer of his and our Lord. The same names may be common to the best and worst persons. It may be instructive to be called after the names of eminently good men, but there can be no inference drawn thence as to what we shall prove, though we may even thence conclude what sort of persons our good parents or progenitors desired and hoped we should be. But, 2. Our Judas was quite another man. He was an apostle, so was Iscariot; but he was a sincere disciple and follower of Christ, so was not the other. He was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, the other was his betrayer and murderer; therefore here the one is very carefully distinguished from the other. Dr. Manton's note upon this is, that God takes great care of the good name of his sincere and useful servants. Why then should we be prodigal of our own or one another's reputation and usefulness? Our apostle here calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ, esteeming that a most honourable title. It is more honourable to be a sincere and useful servant of Christ than to be an earthly king, how potent and prosperous soever. He might have claimed kindred to Christ according to the flesh, but he waives this, and rather glories in being his servant. Observe, (1.) It is really a greater honour to be a fai…
Open source ↗1:1–3:6 Two prologues (1:1–2:5 and 2:6–3:6) preface the body of the book. Both begin with the death of Joshua (1:1; cp. 2:8), thus connecting Judges with the preceding narrative (Josh 24:29-33; cp. Josh 1:1; 2 Sam 1:1). 1:1–2:5 The first prologue describes the unfaithfulness of the tribes in their failure to carry out Joshua’s farewell charge (Josh 23). 1:1 The request for divine guidance (see Exod 28:30; Num 27:21; 1 Sam 14:41; 28:6; cp. Josh 7:14) is a reminder that the Lord’s covenant with Israel included the taking of the land. 1:1-2 In a typical letter opening, Jude identifies himself and his audience and prays for them. • keeps you safe in the care of Jesus Christ: This description introduces an important emphasis (see also 1:21, 24) and gives assurance in the context of false teaching. 1:1 Jude (or Judas) is the Greek equivalent of the Hebrew name “Judah.” It was a common name; this Jude was a brother of James, who was a brother of Jesus (see Jude Book Introduction, “Author”). • a slave of Jesus Christ: Jude acknowledges that he is under Jesus’ lordship in every area of life. The title also carries honor: The great Old Testament leaders of God’s people were also called slaves or servants of God (see Josh 14:7; 2 Kgs 18:12; Ezek 34:23). • to all who have been called: It is unclear who the specific recipients of Jude’s letter were.
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The Hebrew and Greek words behind this passage, with Strong's numbers — from openscriptures (CC BY-SA).
Ἰούδας (Ioúdas, G2455) — Judas (i.e. Jehudah), the name of ten Israelites; also of the posterity of one of them… δοῦλος (doûlos, G1401) — a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a… Ἰησοῦς (Iēsoûs, G2424) — Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other Israelites Χριστός (Christós, G5547) — anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀδελφός (adelphós, G80) — a brother (literally or figuratively) near or remote (much like G1 (Α)) Ἰάκωβος (Iákōbos, G2385) — Jacobus, the name of three Israelites ἁγιάζω (hagiázō, G37) — to make holy, i.e. (ceremonially) purify or consecrate; (mentally) to venerate ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. θεός (theós, G2316) — figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very πατήρ (patḗr, G3962) — a "father" (literally or figuratively, near or more remote) καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… κλητός (klētós, G2822) — invited, i.e. appointed, or (specially), a saint
Open source ↗ἔλεος (éleos, G1656) — compassion (human or divine, especially active) ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… εἰρήνη (eirḗnē, G1515) — peace (literally or figuratively); by implication, prosperity ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast πληθύνω (plēthýnō, G4129) — to increase (transitively or intransitively)
Open source ↗ἀγαπητός (agapētós, G27) — beloved ποιέω (poiéō, G4160) — to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct) πᾶς (pâs, G3956) — all, any, every, the whole σπουδή (spoudḗ, G4710) — "speed", i.e. (by implication) despatch, eagerness, earnestness γράφω (gráphō, G1125) — to "grave", especially to write; figuratively, to describe ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you περί (perí, G4012) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various… κοινός (koinós, G2839) — common, i.e. (literally) shared by all or several, or (ceremonially) profane σωτηρία (sōtēría, G4991) — rescue or safety (physically or morally) ἔχω (échō, G2192) — to hold (used in very various applications, literally or figuratively, direct or remote;… ἀνάγκη (anánkē, G318) — constraint (literally or figuratively); by implication, distress παρακαλέω (parakaléō, G3870) — to call near, i.e. invite, invoke (by imploration, hortation or consolation) ἐπαγωνίζομαι (epagōnízomai, G1864) — to struggle for πίστις (pístis, G4102) — persuasion, i.e. credence; moral conviction (of religious truth, or the truthfulness of…
Open source ↗γάρ (gár, G1063) — properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often… τὶς (tìs, G5100) — some or any person or object ἄνθρωπος (ánthrōpos, G444) — from G3700 (ὀπτάνομαι)); man-faced, i.e. a human being παρεισδύνω (pareisdýnō, G3921) — to settle in alongside, i.e. lodge stealthily ὁ (ho, G3588) — the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) προγράφω (prográphō, G4270) — to write previously; figuratively, to announce, prescribe πάλαι (pálai, G3819) — (adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective)… εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing κρίμα (kríma, G2917) — a decision (the function or the effect, for or against ("crime")) ἀσεβής (asebḗs, G765) — irreverent, i.e. (by extension) impious or wicked μετατίθημι (metatíthēmi, G3346) — to transfer, i.e. (literally) transport, (by implication) exchange, (reflexively) change… χάρις (cháris, G5485) — graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or act (abstract or concrete; literal, figurative… ἡμῶν (hēmōn, G2257) — of (or from) us
Open source ↗βούλομαι (boúlomai, G1014) — to "will," i.e. (reflexively) be willing δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ὑπομιμνήσκω (hypomimnḗskō, G5279) — to remind quietly, i.e. suggest to the (middle voice, one's own) memory ὑμᾶς (hymâs, G5209) — you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) ἅπαξ (hápax, G530) — one (or a single) time (numerically or conclusively) εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… τοῦτο (toûto, G5124) — that thing ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… σώζω (sṓzō, G4982) — to save, i.e. deliver or protect (literally or figuratively) λαός (laós, G2992) — a people (in general; thus differing from G1218 (δῆμος), which denotes one's own populace) ἐκ (ek, G1537) — literal or figurative; direct or remote) γῆ (gē, G1093) — soil; by extension a region, or the solid part or the whole of the terrene globe… Αἴγυπτος (Aígyptos, G125) — Ægyptus, the land of the Nile
Open source ↗τέ (té, G5037) — both or also (properly, as correlation of G2532 (καί)) ἄγγελος (ángelos, G32) — compare G34 (ἀγέλη)) (to bring tidings); a messenger; especially an "angel"; by… τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… μή (mḗ, G3361) — (adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer… ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… ἀρχή (archḗ, G746) — (properly abstract) a commencement, or (concretely) chief (in various applications of… ἀλλά (allá, G235) — properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations) ἀπολείπω (apoleípō, G620) — to leave behind (passively, remain); by implication, to forsake ἴδιος (ídios, G2398) — pertaining to self, i.e. one's own; by implication, private or separate οἰκητήριον (oikētḗrion, G3613) — a residence (literally or figuratively) ἀΐδιος (aḯdios, G126) — everduring (forward and backward, or forward only) δεσμόν (desmón, G1199) — a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner); figuratively, an… ὑπό (hypó, G5259) — under, i.e. (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or… ζόφος (zóphos, G2217) — gloom (as shrouding like a cloud)
Open source ↗ὡς (hōs, G5613) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) Σόδομα (Sódoma, G4670) — Sodoma (i.e. Sedom), a place in Palestine καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… Γόμοῤῥα (Gómorrha, G1116) — Gomorrha (i.e. Amorah), a place near the Dead Sea πόλις (pólis, G4172) — a town (properly, with walls, of greater or less size) περί (perí, G4012) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various… αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅμοιος (hómoios, G3664) — similar (in appearance or character) τούτοις (toútois, G5125) — to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things) τρόπος (trópos, G5158) — a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative… ἐκπορνεύω (ekporneúō, G1608) — to be utterly unchaste ἀπέρχομαι (apérchomai, G565) — to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or… ὀπίσω (opísō, G3694) — to the back, i.e. aback (as adverb or preposition of time or place; or as noun) ἕτερος (héteros, G2087) — (an-, the) other or different
Open source ↗ὁμοίως (homoíōs, G3668) — similarly μέντοι (méntoi, G3305) — indeed though, i.e. however καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) ἐνυπνιάζομαι (enypniázomai, G1797) — to dream μιαίνω (miaínō, G3392) — to sully or taint, i.e. contaminate (ceremonially or morally) μέν (mén, G3303) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a… σάρξ (sárx, G4561) — flesh (as stripped of the skin), i.e. (strictly) the meat of an animal (as food), or (by… δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. ἀθετέω (athetéō, G114) — to set aside, i.e. (by implication) to disesteem, neutralize or violate κυριότης (kyriótēs, G2963) — mastery, i.e. (concretely and collectively) rulers βλασφημέω (blasphēméō, G987) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously δόξα (dóxa, G1391) — glory (as very apparent), in a wide application (literal or figurative, objective or…
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. Μιχαήλ (Michaḗl, G3413) — Michael, an archangel ἀρχάγγελος (archángelos, G743) — a chief angel ὅτε (hóte, G3753) — at which (thing) too, i.e. when διακρίνω (diakrínō, G1252) — to separate thoroughly, i.e. (literally and reflexively) to withdraw from, or (by… διάβολος (diábolos, G1228) — a traducer; specially, Satan (compare H07854) διαλέγομαι (dialégomai, G1256) — to say thoroughly, i.e. discuss (in argument or exhortation) περί (perí, G4012) — properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various… σῶμα (sōma, G4983) — the body (as a sound whole), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively Μωσεύς (Mōseús, G3475) — Moseus, Moses, or Mouses (i.e. Mosheh), the Hebrew lawgiver τολμάω (tolmáō, G5111) — probably itself from the base of G5056 (τέλος) through the idea of extreme conduct); to… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἐπιφέρω (epiphérō, G2018) — to bear upon (or further), i.e. adduce (personally or judicially (accuse, inflict)),… βλασφημία (blasphēmía, G988) — vilification (especially against God)
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) βλασφημέω (blasphēméō, G987) — to vilify; specially, to speak impiously ὅσος (hósos, G3745) — as (much, great, long, etc.) as μέν (mén, G3303) — properly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a… εἴδω (eídō, G1492) — used only in certain past tenses, the others being borrowed from the equivalent G3700… οὐ (ou, G3756) — the absolute negative (compare G3361 (μή)) adverb; no or not ἐπίσταμαι (epístamai, G1987) — to put the mind upon, i.e. comprehend, or be acquainted with φυσικῶς (physikōs, G5447) — "physically", i.e. (by implication) instinctively ὡς (hōs, G5613) — which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows) ἄλογος (álogos, G249) — irrational ζῶον (zōon, G2226) — a live thing, i.e. an animal ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. τούτοις (toútois, G5125) — to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things)
Open source ↗οὐαί (ouaí, G3759) — "woe" αὐτός (autós, G846) — the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ)) of the… ὅτι (hóti, G3754) — demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because πορεύομαι (poreúomai, G4198) — to traverse, i.e. travel (literally or figuratively; especially to remove (figuratively,… ὁδός (hodós, G3598) — a road; by implication, a progress (the route, act or distance); figuratively, a mode or… Κάϊν (Káïn, G2535) — Cain, (i.e. Cajin), the son of Adam καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἐκχέω (ekchéō, G1632) — to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow πλάνη (plánē, G4106) — objectively, fraudulence; subjectively, a straying from orthodoxy or piety Βαλαάμ (Balaám, G903) — Balaam, a Mesopotamian (symbolic of a false teacher) μισθός (misthós, G3408) — pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad ἀπόλλυμι (apóllymi, G622) — to destroy fully (reflexively, to perish, or lose), literally or figuratively ἀντιλογία (antilogía, G485) — dispute, disobedience Κορέ (Koré, G2879) — Core (i.e. Korach), an Israelite
Open source ↗οὗτος (hoûtos, G3778) — the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated) εἰσί (eisí, G1526) — they are σπιλάς (spilás, G4694) — a ledge or reef of rock in the sea ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. ὑμῶν (hymōn, G5216) — of (from or concerning) you ἀγάπη (agápē, G26) — love, i.e. affection or benevolence; specially (plural) a love-feast συνευωχέω (syneuōchéō, G4910) — to entertain sumptuously in company with, i.e. (middle voice or passive) to revel together ὑμῖν (hymîn, G5213) — to (with or by) you ποιμαίνω (poimaínō, G4165) — to tend as a shepherd of (figuratively, superviser) ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… ἀφόβως (aphóbōs, G870) — fearlessly νεφέλη (nephélē, G3507) — properly, cloudiness, i.e. (concretely) a cloud ἄνυδρος (ánydros, G504) — waterless, i.e. dry περιφέρω (periphérō, G4064) — to convey around, i.e. transport hither and thither
Open source ↗ἄγριος (ágrios, G66) — wild (as pertaining to the country), literally (natural) or figuratively (fierce) κῦμα (kŷma, G2949) — a billow (as bursting or toppling) θάλασσα (thálassa, G2281) — the sea (genitive case or specially) ἐπαφρίζω (epaphrízō, G1890) — to foam upon, i.e. (figuratively) to exhibit (a vile passion) ἑαυτοῦ (heautoû, G1438) — him- (her-, it-, them-, also (in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other… αἰσχύνη (aischýnē, G152) — shame or disgrace (abstractly or concretely) πλανήτης (planḗtēs, G4107) — a rover ("planet"), i.e. (figuratively) an erratic teacher ἀστήρ (astḗr, G792) — a star (as strown over the sky), literally or figuratively ὅς (hós, G3739) — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that τηρέω (tēréō, G5083) — perhaps akin to G2334 (θεωρέω)); to guard (from loss or injury, properly, by keeping the… ζόφος (zóphos, G2217) — gloom (as shrouding like a cloud) σκότος (skótos, G4655) — shadiness, i.e. obscurity (literally or figuratively) εἰς (eis, G1519) — to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively)… αἰών (aiṓn, G165) — properly, an age; by extension, perpetuity (also past); by implication, the world;…
Open source ↗δέ (dé, G1161) — but, and, etc. Ἐνώχ (Enṓch, G1802) — Enoch (i.e. Chanok), an antediluvian καί (kaí, G2532) — and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other… ἕβδομος (hébdomos, G1442) — seventh ἀπό (apó, G575) — "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation;… Ἀδάμ (Adám, G76) — Adam, the first man; typically (of Jesus) man (as his representative) προφητεύω (prophēteúō, G4395) — to foretell events, divine, speak under inspiration, exercise the prophetic office τούτοις (toútois, G5125) — to (for, in, with or by) these (persons or things) λέγω (légō, G3004) — properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or… ἰδού (idoú, G2400) — used as imperative lo!; κύριος (kýrios, G2962) — supreme in authority, i.e. (as noun) controller; by implication, Master (as a respectful… ἔρχομαι (érchomai, G2064) — to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively) ἐν (en, G1722) — "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc. μυριάς (myriás, G3461) — a ten-thousand; by extension, a "myriad" or indefinite number
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Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
He has saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works, but by His own purpose and by the grace He granted us in Christ Jesus before time began.
Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God—
I am not asking that You take them out of the world, but that You keep them from the evil one.
Judas (not Iscariot) asked Him, “Lord, why are You going to reveal Yourself to us and not to the world?”
Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, set your focus on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess.
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
And those He predestined, He also called; those He called, He also justified; those He justified, He also glorified.