📖 Jude — Chapter 1 (KJV)
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Jude 1:1 RJude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
Jude 1:2 RMercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
Jude 1:3 Beloved, Rwhen I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Jude 1:4 For there are certain men Rcrept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Jude 1:5 I will therefore Rput you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.
Jude 1:6 And the Rangels 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 1:7 Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after Rstrange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
Jude 1:8 Likewise also Rthese filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.
Jude 1:9 Yet RMichael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Jude 1:10 But these Rspeak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.
Jude 1:11 RWoe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
Jude 1:12 These Rare spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;
Jude 1:13 RRaging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.
Jude 1:14 And REnoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,
Jude 1:15 To Rexecute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.
Jude 1:16 These are Rmurmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because of advantage.
Jude 1:17 But, beloved, Rremember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;
Jude 1:18 How that they told you Rthere should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts.
Jude 1:19 These be they Rwho separate themselves, sensual, having not the Spirit.
Jude 1:20 But ye, beloved, Rbuilding up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
Jude 1:21 RKeep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.
Jude 1:22 RAnd of some have compassion, making a difference:
Jude 1:23 And others Rsave with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.
Jude 1:24 Now unto him that is Rable to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,
Jude 1:25 To Rthe only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Jude 1:1–7 — Contend for entrusted faith
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jude calls believers to defend the received faith against corruption of grace, recalling past examples of unbelief and judgment.
Key Truth: Do not turn grace into permission for wrongdoing.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Jude, the ____ of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that …” (Jude 1:1)
Find it in Jude 1:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “For there are ____ men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained …” (Jude 1:4)
Find it in Jude 1:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Even as ____ and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, …” (Jude 1:7)
Find it in Jude 1:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jude 1:8–16 — Recognize corrupting conduct
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jude describes arrogance, greed, destructive influence, and empty promises, using scriptural examples and prophetic warning against ungodliness.
Key Truth: Test impressive claims through truthful conduct.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak ____ of dignities.” (Jude 1:8)
Find it in Jude 1:8 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “These are spots in your feasts of ____ , when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: …” (Jude 1:12)
Find it in Jude 1:12 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their ____ speaketh great swelling words, having men’s persons in admiration because …” (Jude 1:16)
Find it in Jude 1:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Jude 1:17–25 — Persevere in love and merciful care
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Remembering apostolic warnings, believers should build faith, pray, remain in God's love, and show discerning mercy, ending in praise.
Key Truth: Persevere through prayer, love, and discerning mercy.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But, beloved, remember ye the ____ which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord …” (Jude 1:17)
Find it in Jude 1:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Keep yourselves in the ____ of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus …” (Jude 1:21)
Find it in Jude 1:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “To the ____ wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and …” (Jude 1:25)
Find it in Jude 1:25 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
2 Peter 2:1 — Peter gives a related warning about destructive false teachers.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can you offer mercy while guarding against destructive influence?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Jude 1:1–7 (Contend for entrusted faith) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Jude 1:8–16 (Recognize corrupting conduct) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Jude 1:17–25 (Persevere in love and merciful care) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What responsibility does Jude urge concerning the faith?
5. What response is directed toward some who need help?
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