Vincent Word Studies - Jude 1:3 - 1:3

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Vincent Word Studies - Jude 1:3 - 1:3


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Beloved

Occurring at the beginning of an epistle only here and 3Jo 1:2.

When I gave all diligence (πᾶσαν σπουδὴν ποιούμενος)

Lit., making all diligence; the phrase found only here. In Heb 6:11, we find “shew diligence” (ἐνδεικνυσθαι); and in 2Pe 1:5, “adding diligence.” See note there.

The common salvation

The best texts add ἡμῶν, of us. So Rev., “our common salvation.”

It was needful (ἀνάγκην ἔσχον)

Lit., I had necessity. Alford, I found it necessary. Rev., I was constrained.

Earnestly contend (ἐπαγωνίζεσθαι)

Only here in New Testament.

The faith

The sum of what Christians believe. See on Act 6:7.

Once (ἅπαξ)

Not formerly, but once for all. So Rev., “No other faith will be given,” says Bengel.