Jude 1:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jude 1:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jude 1:3 is a verse from the book of Jude in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, a..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jude 1:3 — KJV
“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.”
— Jude 1:3 (KJV)
Jude 1:3 in Context — About the Book of Jude
Jude planned a friendly letter about salvation but grabbed a trumpet instead: contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. In twenty-five verses he exposes infiltrating false teachers, then closes with one of Scripture's greatest benedictions — to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling.
Cross-References for Jude 1:3
“And Joshua made them that day hewers of wood and drawers of water for the congregation, and for the altar of the LORD, even unto this day, in the place which he should choose. made: Heb. gave, or, delivered to be”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:3: gave, should, delivered
“I have not hid thy righteousness within my heart; I have declared thy faithfulness and thy salvation: I have not concealed thy lovingkindness and thy truth from the great congregation.”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:3: salvation, faith, once
“And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do them service, because they are faithful and beloved, partakers of the benefit. These things teach and exhort. faithful: or, believing”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:3: beloved, exhort, faith
“Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:3: faith, once, delivered
“By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones. made...: or, remembered”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:3: gave, faith, once
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