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<a href="/nkjv/jude/1.htm">New King James Version</a> But you, beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: <a href="/nasb_/jude/1.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nasb/jude/1.htm">NASB 1995</a> But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nasb77/jude/1.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But you, beloved, ought to remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/lsb/jude/1.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But you, beloved, must remember the words that were spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/amp/jude/1.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But as for you, beloved, remember the [prophetic] words spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/csb/jude/1.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But you, dear friends, remember what was predicted by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/hcsb/jude/1.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But you, dear friends, remember what was predicted by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/asv/jude/1.htm">American Standard Version</a> But ye, beloved, remember ye the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/cev/jude/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> My dear friends, remember the warning you were given by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/erv/jude/1.htm">English Revised Version</a> But ye, beloved, remember ye the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/gwt/jude/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Dear friends, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ told you to expect: <a href="/gnt/jude/1.htm">Good News Translation</a> But remember, my friends, what you were told in the past by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/isv/jude/1.htm">International Standard Version</a> But you, dear friends, must remember the statements and predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus, the Messiah. <a href="/msb/jude/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ <a href="/net/jude/1.htm">NET Bible</a> But you, dear friends--recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/nheb/jude/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <a href="/wbt/jude/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But as for you, my dearly-loved friends, remember the words that before now were spoken by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ-- <a href="/web/jude/1.htm">World English Bible</a> But you, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/jude/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> but you, beloved, remember the sayings spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> But you, beloved, remember the words having been spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/ylt/jude/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and ye, beloved, remember ye the sayings spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ: <a href="/slt/jude/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And ye, dearly beloved, remember the words spoken before by the sent of our Lord Jesus Christ;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/jude/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But you, my dearly beloved, be mindful of the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/cpdv/jude/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> But as for you, most beloved, be mindful of the words which have been foretold by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nabre/jude/1.htm">New American Bible</a> But you, beloved, remember the words spoken beforehand by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/nrsvce/jude/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> But you, beloved, must remember the predictions of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/jude/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> But you, my beloved, remember the words which were spoken before by the apostles of our LORD Jesus Christ; <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/jude/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But you, beloved, remember those words that were spoken before by the Apostles of our Lord Yeshua The Messiah,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/jude/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> But do you, beloved, remember the words that were formerly spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/godbey/jude/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> But you, beloved, remember the words which have hitherto been spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/haweis/jude/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But ye, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ, <a href="/mace/jude/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a> As for you, my beloved, remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ have formerly told you. <a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> But as for you, my dearly-loved friends, remember the words that before now were spoken by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ-- <a href="/worrell/jude/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> But do ye, beloved, remember the words which have been spoken before by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; <a href="/worsley/jude/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But, beloved, remember the words which were formerly spoken by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; for they told you, <a href="/parallel/jude/1-17.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=208" 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> 16These men are discontented grumblers, following after their own lusts; their mouths spew arrogance; they flatter others for their own advantage. 17<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">But</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: Hymeis (PPro-N2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/27.htm" title="27: agapētoi (Adj-VMP) -- From agapao; beloved.">beloved,</a> <a href="/greek/3403.htm" title="3403: mnēsthēte (V-AMP-2P) -- To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind.">remember</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">what</a> <a href="/greek/4487.htm" title="4487: rhēmatōn (N-GNP) -- From rheo; an utterance,; by implication, a matter or topic; with a negative naught whatever."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GNP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4302.htm" title="4302: proeirēmenōn (V-RPM/P-GNP) -- To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn.">was foretold</a> <a href="/greek/5259.htm" title="5259: hypo (Prep) -- A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when).">by</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- 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/652.htm" title="652: apostolōn (N-GMP) -- From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ.">apostles</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> 18when they said to you, “In the last times there will be scoffers who will follow after their own ungodly desires.”…<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="/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2</a> by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles. <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3-4</a> Most importantly, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. / “Where is the promise of His coming?” they will ask. “Ever since our fathers fell asleep, everything continues as it has from the beginning of creation.” <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. <a href="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1-5</a> But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come. / For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, / unloving, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, without love of good, ... <a href="/2_timothy/4-3.htm">2 Timothy 4:3-4</a> For the time will come when men will not tolerate sound doctrine, but with itching ears they will gather around themselves teachers to suit their own desires. / So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. <a href="/matthew/24-11.htm">Matthew 24:11</a> and many false prophets will arise and deceive many. <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Mark 13:22</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:10-12</a> and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. / For this reason God will send them a powerful delusion so that they believe the lie, / in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness. <a href="/romans/16-17.htm">Romans 16:17-18</a> Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them. / For such people are not serving our Lord Christ, but their own appetites. By smooth talk and flattery they deceive the hearts of the naive. <a href="/ephesians/4-14.htm">Ephesians 4:14</a> Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>But, beloved, remember you the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;remember.<a href="/malachi/4-4.htm">Malachi 4:4</a> Remember ye the law of Moses my servant, which I commanded unto him in Horeb for all Israel, with the statutes and judgments.<a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a> I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.<a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a> And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-17.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/1_john/2-7.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/1_peter/1-12.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/jude/1-3.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/3_john/1-11.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/jude/1-14.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/3_john/1-8.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/3_john/1-10.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-16.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/jude/1-16.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/revelation/2-2.htm">Apostles</a> <a href="/joshua/20-5.htm">Beforehand</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Beloved</a> <a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Dear</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Dearly-Loved</a> <a href="/2_kings/7-17.htm">Foretold</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Friends</a> <a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Loved</a> <a href="/jude/1-19.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/genesis/20-9.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/revelation/22-7.htm">Predictions</a> <a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Remember</a> <a href="/revelation/19-9.htm">Sayings</a> <a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Words</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>But you, beloved This phrase addresses the recipients of the letter with affection and concern. The term "beloved" indicates a close relationship, suggesting that Jude is speaking to fellow believers who are cherished by God and by Jude himself. This reflects the communal nature of the early Christian church, where believers were often referred to as "beloved" (e.g., <a href="/romans/1-7.htm">Romans 1:7, 1</a> <a href="/john/3-2.htm">John 3:2</a>). It emphasizes the importance of love and unity within the Christian community.remember what was foretold Jude urges the believers to recall the teachings and warnings previously given to them. This act of remembering is crucial in maintaining faith and discernment, especially in the face of false teachings. The concept of remembering is a common biblical theme, seen in passages like <a href="/deuteronomy/8-2.htm">Deuteronomy 8:2</a> and <a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2</a>, where believers are encouraged to recall God's past actions and promises to remain steadfast in their faith.by the apostles The apostles were the foundational leaders of the early church, chosen by Jesus Christ to spread His teachings and establish His church. Their authority was recognized by the early Christians, and their teachings were considered divinely inspired. This reference underscores the importance of apostolic teaching as a reliable source of truth, contrasting with the false teachings that Jude warns against. The apostles' role is highlighted in <a href="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> and <a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20</a>, where the church is described as being built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets.of our Lord Jesus Christ This phrase affirms the divine authority of the message, as it originates from Jesus Christ Himself. The title "Lord" emphasizes His sovereignty and divinity, while "Jesus Christ" acknowledges His role as the Messiah. This connection to Jesus Christ underscores the continuity and fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the New Testament, as seen in passages like <a href="/luke/24-44.htm">Luke 24:44</a> and <a href="/john/5-39.htm">John 5:39</a>, where Jesus explains how the Scriptures testify about Him. The apostles' teachings are thus rooted in the authority and mission of Jesus Christ, providing a firm foundation for the believers' faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jude.htm">Jude</a> The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn believers about false teachers. 2. <a href="/topical/b/beloved.htm">Beloved</a> Refers to the recipients of the letter, the faithful Christians whom Jude addresses with affection and concern. 3. <a href="/topical/a/apostles.htm">Apostles</a> The original disciples of Jesus Christ who were sent out to preach the gospel. They are the authoritative source of the teachings Jude urges believers to remember. 4. <a href="/topical/l/lord_jesus_christ.htm">Lord Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of the Christian faith, whose teachings and life are the foundation of the apostles' message. 5. <a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a> Though not directly mentioned in this verse, they are the context of Jude's warning, as he urges believers to remember the apostles' warnings about such individuals.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_remembrance.htm">The Importance of Remembrance</a> Believers are called to actively remember and hold fast to the teachings of the apostles. This remembrance serves as a safeguard against false teachings. <a href="/topical/a/authority_of_apostolic_teaching.htm">Authority of Apostolic Teaching</a> The apostles' teachings are foundational and authoritative for Christian doctrine. They provide a standard against which all teachings should be measured. <a href="/topical/v/vigilance_against_false_teachings.htm">Vigilance Against False Teachings</a> Christians must be vigilant and discerning, aware that false teachings can infiltrate the church. This requires a solid grounding in Scripture. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> The term "beloved" emphasizes the importance of community. Believers should support and remind one another of apostolic teachings. <a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_to_christ's_teachings.htm">Faithfulness to Christ's Teachings</a> The ultimate goal is to remain faithful to the teachings of Jesus Christ as delivered by the apostles, ensuring that our faith is rooted in truth.<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/who_were_the_publicans_in_the_bible.htm">What does 'beloved' mean in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/who_were_the_twelve_apostles_of_jesus.htm">Who were the Twelve Apostles of Jesus?</a> <a href="/q/what_happens_in_the_apocalypse_of_moses.htm">Have you obeyed the Gospel of God?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_scoffers.htm">What does the Bible say about scoffers?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/jude/1.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 17, 18. - A direct appeal is now introduced to the readers. Its object is to save them from being disconcerted by the rise of these impious men or beguiled by their pretensions. They are reminded, therefore, of apostolic words, by which from the beginning they had been taught to anticipate such perils and to be on their guard against them. But, beloved, remember ye the words which were (or, have been) spoken before of (i.e. by) the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Revised Version rightly restores the rendering "but ye, beloved," which the Authorized Version dropped. The older versions, Wickliffe, Tyndale, Cranmer, the Genevan, the Rhemish, agree in introducing this emphatic "ye," which sets the readers in sharpest contrast to these "murmurers," and gives greater point to Jude's appeal. The teaching of the apostles on the subject in hand is referred to as something by no means strange to them. The terms would naturally suggest that the readers had been themselves hearers of the apostles. They are not decisive, however, of the question whether oral or written communications, direct or indirect instructions, are in view. The indeterminate sense of the term "apostle," and the general tenor of the reference, make it impossible to say that Jude ranks himself here among the twelve. The sentence would be more natural on the lips of one who was not himself an apostle. How that they told you there should be mockers in the last time, who should walk after their own ungodly lusts. The Revised Version is more literally true to the original in giving this the direct form, how that they said, to you, In the last time there shall be mockers, etc. This does not necessarily imply, however, that written words are referred to, or that a quotation is being made. The tense of the verb, "said," by which the words are introduced, points the other way. It means that they were in the way of saying such things, and makes it probable, therefore, that Jude refers to the substance of what the apostles were in the habit of saying about the future in their ordinary preaching and teaching. Christ's own prophecies on the subject of the end (<a href="/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24, 25</a>) would form the text for such declarations. We have examples of these apostolic predictions in the case of Paul (<a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/3-1.htm">2 Timothy 3:1</a>), in that of John (<a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a>), in that of Peter (<a href="/2_peter/3-2.htm">2 Peter 3:2, 3</a>). The last resembles the present passage most closely, the same unusual word for "mockers," or "scoffers," being common to both. The stress of the statement is again on the sensual impiety of these men, as appears from the strong and peculiar phrase with which the prediction closes, "walking after their own lusts of ungodliness" (Revised Version, margin). By "the last time" (with which compare the expressions in <a href="/1_peter/1-5.htm">1 Peter 1:5, 20</a>; <a href="/2_peter/3-3.htm">2 Peter 3:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-1.htm">Hebrews 1:1</a>, etc.) is meant the time which closes the present order of things, and ushers in Christ's return. It was a Hebrew idea that time was divided into two great periods - " this age" and "the age to come," which were parted by the coming of Messiah. The "age to come," or the Messianic age, was in principle introduced by Messiah's first advent, but it was to be finally brought in by his second advent - an event conceived to be near. The time which heralded the conclusive termination of the one period and entrance of the other was "the last time" - a time of evils and of portents marking the end of the old order. <a href="/commentaries/jude/1-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>But δέ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. you, Ὑμεῖς (Hymeis) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. beloved, ἀγαπητοί (agapētoi) Adjective - Vocative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_27.htm">Strong's 27: </a> From agapao; beloved. remember μνήσθητε (mnēsthēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3403.htm">Strong's 3403: </a> To remember, call to mind, recall, mention. A prolonged form of mnaomai; to remind, i.e. to recall to mind. what τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Neuter Plural <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. was foretold προειρημένων (proeirēmenōn) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4302.htm">Strong's 4302: </a> To tell (say) beforehand, forewarn, declare, tell plainly. From pro and lego; to say beforehand, i.e. Predict, forewarn. by ὑπὸ (hypo) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_5259.htm">Strong's 5259: </a> A primary preposition; under, i.e. of place, or with verbs; of place (underneath) or where (below) or time (when). the τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <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. apostles ἀποστόλων (apostolōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_652.htm">Strong's 652: </a> From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. 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. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/jude/1-17.htm">Jude 1:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/jude/1-17.htm">NT Letters: Jude 1:17 But you beloved remember the words which (Jud. 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