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In this way, you will keep yourselves safe in God’s love. <a href="/esv/jude/1.htm">English Standard Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. <a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/kjv/jude/1.htm">King James Bible</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/nkjv/jude/1.htm">New King James Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/nasb_/jude/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <a href="/nasb/jude/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <a href="/nasb77/jude/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <a href="/lsb/jude/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <a href="/amp/jude/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting anxiously and looking forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [which will bring you] to eternal life. <a href="/csb/jude/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting expectantly for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life. <a href="/hcsb/jude/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, expecting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ for eternal life. <a href="/asv/jude/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/cev/jude/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And keep in step with God's love, as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to show how kind he is by giving you eternal life. <a href="/erv/jude/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/gwt/jude/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Remain in God's love as you look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to give you eternal life. <a href="/gnt/jude/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> and keep yourselves in the love of God, as you wait for our Lord Jesus Christ in his mercy to give you eternal life. <a href="/isv/jude/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> Remain in God's love as you look for the mercy of our Lord Jesus the Messiah, which brings eternal life. <a href="/msb/jude/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. <a href="/net/jude/1.htm">NET Bible</a> maintain yourselves in the love of God, while anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that brings eternal life. <a href="/nheb/jude/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to everlasting life. <a href="/wbt/jude/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> must keep yourselves safe in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will result in the Life of the Ages. <a href="/web/jude/1.htm">World English Bible</a> Keep yourselves in God’s love, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jude/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ [resulting] in continuous life; <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/ylt/jude/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> yourselves in the love of God keep ye, waiting for the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ -- to life age-during; <a href="/slt/jude/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God, awaiting the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life,<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jude/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, unto life everlasting. <a href="/cpdv/jude/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> keeping yourselves in the love of God, and anticipating the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/nabre/jude/1.htm">New American Bible</a> Keep yourselves in the love of God and wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life. <a href="/nrsvce/jude/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jude/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Keep ourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our LORD Jesus Christ and for the life which is ours forever. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/jude/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But let us keep ourselves in the love of God as we look for the mercy of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah unto our eternal life.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/jude/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to eternal life. <a href="/godbey/jude/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> keep yourselves in the divine love of God, receiving the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/haweis/jude/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> preserve yourselves in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/mace/jude/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and thereby cultivate the divine favour, in the expectation of eternal life by the mercy of Jesus Christ our Lord. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> must keep yourselves safe in the love of God, waiting for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will result in the Life of the Ages. <a href="/worrell/jude/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/worsley/jude/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. <a href="/parallel/jude/1-21.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4ISOUBwbKU?start=238" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">A Call to Persevere</a> …20But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, 21<a href="/greek/5083.htm" title="5083: tērēsate (V-AMA-2P) -- From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold.">keep</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">yourselves</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/26.htm" title="26: agapē (N-DFS) -- From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast.">the love</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/4327.htm" title="4327: prosdechomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await.">as you await</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1656.htm" title="1656: eleos (N-ANS) -- Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion.">mercy</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">of our</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriou (N-GMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">Lord</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsou (N-GMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to bring you</a> <a href="/greek/166.htm" title="166: aiōnion (Adj-AFS) -- From aion; perpetual.">eternal</a> <a href="/greek/2222.htm" title="2222: zōēn (N-AFS) -- Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. From zao; life.">life.</a> 22And indeed, have mercy on those who doubt;…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/john/15-9.htm">John 15:9-10</a> As the Father has loved Me, so have I loved you. Remain in My love. / If you keep My commandments, you will remain in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and remain in His love. <a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. <a href="/1_john/4-16.htm">1 John 4:16</a> And we have come to know and believe the love that God has for us. God is love; whoever abides in love abides in God, and God in him. <a href="/2_peter/3-13.htm">2 Peter 3:13-14</a> But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells. / Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-8.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:8-9</a> But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation. / For God has not appointed us to suffer wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/1_john/3-1.htm">1 John 3:1-3</a> Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. / Beloved, we are now children of God, and what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when Christ appears, we will be like Him, for we will see Him as He is. / And everyone who has this hope in Him purifies himself, just as Christ is pure. <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a> as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ. <a href="/2_timothy/4-8.htm">2 Timothy 4:8</a> From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/1_corinthians/1-7.htm">1 Corinthians 1:7-8</a> Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ. / He will sustain you to the end, so that you will be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20-21</a> But our citizenship is in heaven, and we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, / who, by the power that enables Him to subject all things to Himself, will transform our lowly bodies to be like His glorious body. <a href="/1_peter/1-13.htm">1 Peter 1:13</a> Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ. <a href="/ephesians/6-24.htm">Ephesians 6:24</a> Grace to all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with an undying love. <a href="/romans/8-24.htm">Romans 8:24-25</a> For in this hope we were saved; but hope that is seen is no hope at all. Who hopes for what he can already see? / But if we hope for what we do not yet see, we wait for it patiently. <a href="/hebrews/9-28.htm">Hebrews 9:28</a> so also Christ was offered once to bear the sins of many; and He will appear a second time, not to bear sin, but to bring salvation to those who eagerly await Him. <a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a> Surely the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear Him, on those whose hope is in His loving devotion</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.Keep.<a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Jude 1:24</a> Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy,<a href="/john/14-21.htm">John 14:21</a> He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.<a href="/john/15-9.htm">John 15:9,10</a> As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love… in.<a href="/romans/5-5.htm">Romans 5:5</a> And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.<a href="/romans/8-39.htm">Romans 8:39</a> Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-5.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:5</a> And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.looking.<a href="/job/14-14.htm">Job 14:14</a> If a man die, shall he live again? all the days of my appointed time will I wait, till my change come.<a href="/lamentations/3-25.htm">Lamentations 3:25,26</a> The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him… <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">Matthew 24:42-51</a> Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come… the mercy.<a href="/john/1-17.htm">John 1:17</a> For the law was given by Moses, but grace and truth came by Jesus Christ.<a href="/1_timothy/1-2.htm">1 Timothy 1:2</a> Unto Timothy, my own son in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/2_timothy/1-2.htm">2 Timothy 1:2,16,18</a> To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord… unto.<a href="/romans/5-21.htm">Romans 5:21</a> That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/romans/6-23.htm">Romans 6:23</a> For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.<a href="/1_john/5-10.htm">1 John 5:10,11</a> He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/1_john/5-13.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/acts/27-33.htm">Anxiously</a> <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/jude/1-7.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">God's</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/jude/1-12.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jude/1-2.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-2.htm">Result</a> <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-14.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-15.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/9-12.htm">Age-During</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Ages</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-10.htm">Anxiously</a> <a href="/jeremiah/3-2.htm">Awaiting</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/revelation/14-6.htm">Eternal</a> <a href="/revelation/1-2.htm">God's</a> <a href="/jude/1-25.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/genesis/19-19.htm">Kindness</a> <a href="/revelation/2-4.htm">Love</a> <a href="/jude/1-22.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/genesis/50-20.htm">Result</a> <a href="/jude/1-24.htm">Safe</a> <a href="/revelation/6-11.htm">Wait</a> <a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Waiting</a> <a href="/revelation/19-17.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jude 1</div>1. <a href="/jude/1-1.htm">He exhorts them to be constant in the profession of the faith.</a> 4. <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">false teachers crept in to seduce them, for whose evil doctrine a horrible punishment is prepared;</a> 20. <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">whereas the godly may persevere, grow in grace, and keep the faith.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jude/1.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/jude/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/jude/1.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>keep yourselves in the love of God This phrase emphasizes the believer's responsibility to remain within the sphere of God's love. It suggests an active, ongoing effort to live in a way that aligns with God's commandments and teachings. The concept of "keeping" oneself can be linked to <a href="/john/15-9.htm">John 15:9-10</a>, where Jesus instructs His disciples to remain in His love by keeping His commandments. The love of God is both a gift and a command, requiring believers to cultivate their relationship with Him through prayer, obedience, and community with other believers. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of perseverance in faith, as seen in <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a>, where believers are encouraged to work out their salvation with fear and trembling, knowing that God works in them.as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ This phrase points to the eschatological hope that Christians hold, looking forward to the return of Jesus Christ. The "mercy" mentioned here is a reminder of the grace that believers will fully experience at Christ's second coming. This expectation is rooted in the teachings of Jesus and the apostles, such as in <a href="/titus/2-13.htm">Titus 2:13</a>, which speaks of the "blessed hope" of Christ's appearing. The early church lived with a strong sense of anticipation for Christ's return, which influenced their daily lives and decisions. This waiting is not passive but involves active faith and hope, as seen in <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-10.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:10</a>, where believers are described as waiting for God's Son from heaven.to bring you eternal life Eternal life is a central promise of the Christian faith, assured through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. This life is not only a future reality but also a present possession for believers, as indicated in <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a>, where Jesus defines eternal life as knowing God and Jesus Christ. The assurance of eternal life is a source of comfort and motivation for believers to live holy and godly lives. The concept of eternal life is deeply rooted in the Jewish understanding of the age to come, which Jesus expanded to include both Jews and Gentiles who believe in Him. This promise is a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies, such as those found in <a href="/isaiah/25-8.htm">Isaiah 25:8</a>, which speaks of God swallowing up death forever.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jude.htm">Jude</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally understood to be Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn believers against false teachers and to encourage them to remain faithful. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The central figure in this verse, whose love believers are instructed to remain in. This reflects the relational aspect of faith, emphasizing God's enduring love and mercy. 3. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Referred to as "our Lord," highlighting His authority and role in providing eternal life through His mercy. 4. <a href="/topical/b/believers.htm">Believers</a> The recipients of Jude's letter, who are encouraged to actively maintain their relationship with God and anticipate Christ's return. 5. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_life.htm">Eternal Life</a> The ultimate promise and hope for believers, which is to be fully realized through the mercy of Jesus Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/a/abiding_in_god's_love.htm">Abiding in God's Love</a> Actively maintain your relationship with God through prayer, worship, and obedience to His Word. <a href="/topical/a/anticipating_christ's_return.htm">Anticipating Christ's Return</a> Live with an eternal perspective, focusing on the hope and promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ. <a href="/topical/g/guarding_against_false_teachings.htm">Guarding Against False Teachings</a> Be vigilant in discerning truth from falsehood, grounding yourself in Scripture to avoid being led astray. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_mercy_and_grace.htm">Living in Mercy and Grace</a> Extend the mercy and grace you have received from Christ to others, reflecting His love in your daily interactions. <a href="/topical/s/strengthening_community.htm">Strengthening Community</a> Encourage and support fellow believers in their faith journey, fostering a community that remains steadfast in God's love.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jude_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jude 1</a> <a href="/q/what_will_we_do_in_heaven.htm">What activities will we engage in Heaven?</a> <a href="/q/why_create_humans_if_most_reject_him.htm">Why did God create humans knowing most would reject Him and end up in Hell?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'house_of_jacob'_mean.htm">Does God love those in hell?</a> <a href="/q/jesus'_role_in_each_bible_book.htm">How is Jesus represented in each book of the Bible?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/jude/1-21.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>keep τηρήσατε (tērēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5083.htm">Strong's 5083: </a> From teros; to guard, i.e. To note; by implication, to detain; by extension, to withhold; by extension, to withhold. yourselves ἑαυτοὺς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. in ἐν (en) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. [the] love ἀγάπῃ (agapē) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_26.htm">Strong's 26: </a> From agapao; love, i.e. Affection or benevolence; specially a love-feast. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. as you await προσδεχόμενοι (prosdechomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4327.htm">Strong's 4327: </a> From pros and dechomai; to admit (figuratively) endurance); by implication, to await. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mercy ἔλεος (eleos) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1656.htm">Strong's 1656: </a> Pity, mercy, compassion. Of uncertain affinity; compassion. of our ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. Lord Κυρίου (Kyriou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. to bring [you] εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. eternal αἰώνιον (aiōnion) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_166.htm">Strong's 166: </a> From aion; perpetual. life. ζωὴν (zōēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2222.htm">Strong's 2222: </a> Life, both of physical (present) and of spiritual (particularly future) existence. 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