15 to execute judgment against all, and to convict all the ungodly[a] concerning all their ungodly deeds that they have committed in an ungodly way, and concerning all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 16 These people are grumblers, discontented, proceeding according to their[b] desires, and their mouths speaking pompous words, showing partiality to gain an advantage[c].

Persevere in the Love of God

17 But you, dear friends, remember the words proclaimed beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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  1. Jude 1:15 Some manuscripts have “to convict every soul”
  2. Jude 1:16 Some manuscripts have “their own”
  3. Jude 1:16 Literally “respecting faces for the sake of advantage”

15 (A)to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have (B)committed in such an ungodly way, and of all (C)the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him.” 16 These are grumblers, malcontents, (D)following their own sinful desires; (E)they are loud-mouthed boasters, (F)showing favoritism to gain advantage.

A Call to Persevere

17 But you must (G)remember, beloved, the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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15 to judge(A) everyone, and to convict all of them of all the ungodly acts they have committed in their ungodliness, and of all the defiant words ungodly sinners have spoken against him.”[a](B) 16 These people are grumblers(C) and faultfinders; they follow their own evil desires;(D) they boast(E) about themselves and flatter others for their own advantage.

A Call to Persevere

17 But, dear friends, remember what the apostles(F) of our Lord Jesus Christ foretold.(G)

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Footnotes

  1. Jude 1:15 From the Jewish First Book of Enoch (approximately the first century b.c.)