Book of Jude

General Epistles

Traditionally Jude (brother of Jesus)

Traditionally dated c. 65–80 AD

Contending for the faith.

Jude urges believers to contend earnestly for the faith against immoral teachers who have crept in, concluding with a magnificent doxology.

“In like manner, Sodom and Gomorrah and the cities around them, who indulged in sexual immorality and pursued strange flesh, are on display as an example of those who sustain the punishment of eternal fire.”

“And the angels who did not stay within their own domain but abandoned their proper dwelling — these He has kept in eternal chains under darkness, bound for judgment on that great day.”

“But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,”

“These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage.”

“Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.”