King James Version
What Does Jude 1:2 Mean?
“Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.”
Context
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Jude, 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:
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Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.
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Beloved, when 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.
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For there are certain men crept 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.
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Commentary
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary**2. behold--**on narrowly looking into it, literally, "having closely observed."
**chaste--**pure, spotless, free from all impurity.
**fear--**reverential, towards your husbands. Scrupulously pure, as opposed to the noisy, ambitious character of worldly women.
Robert Jamieson, A.R. Fausset, David Brown. Public Domain.
Historical Context
This verse is found in the book of Jude. Understanding the historical and cultural background helps illuminate its meaning for the original audience and for us today.
Theological Significance
Jude 1:2 contributes to our understanding of God's character and His relationship with humanity. Consider how this verse connects to the broader themes of Scripture.
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