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<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/jude/1.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And on some have mercy, who are in doubt;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/jude/1.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Be helpful to all who may have doubts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/jude/1.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And on some have mercy, who are in doubt;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/jude/1.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Show mercy to those who have doubts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/jude/1.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Show mercy toward those who have doubts; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/jude/1.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Show mercy to those who have doubts. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/jude/1.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />And indeed, have mercy on some, making a distinction;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/jude/1.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And have mercy on those who waver;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/jude/1.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />And be merciful on those who doubt,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/jude/1.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And of some have compassion, making a difference:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Some, when they argue with you, you must endeavor to convince;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/jude/1.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />On some have compassion, making a distinction, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/jude/1.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and, indeed, show mercy to those who are doubting,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/jude/1.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And indeed have mercy on those who are doubting;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/jude/1.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and to some be kind, judging thoroughly,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/jude/1.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And truly compassionate some, discriminating:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/jude/1.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And some indeed reprove, being judged: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/jude/1.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />So certainly, reprove them, after they have been judged.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/jude/1.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />On those who waver, have mercy;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/jude/1.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And have mercy on some who are wavering;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/jude/1.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And on some of them whoever they may be, heap coals of fire:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/jude/1.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And snatch some of them who are from the fire.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/jude/1.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And on some, have compassion, making a distinction:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/jude/1.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And some of whom indeed convict, being judged:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/jude/1.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And of some have compassion, distinguishing their case;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/jude/1.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />Make use of your discernment; some reprove:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/jude/1.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />Some, when they argue with you, you must endeavor to convince;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/jude/1.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And on some have compassion, while contending <i>with you</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/jude/1.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And on some have compassion, making a difference; others save with fear,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/jude/1-22.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B4ISOUBwbKU?start=247" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/jude/1.htm">A Call to Persevere</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">21</span>keep yourselves in the love of God as you await the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you eternal life. <span class="reftext">22</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/3303.htm" title="3303: men (Conj) -- A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.">indeed,</a> <a href="/greek/1653.htm" title="1653: eleate (V-PMA-2P) -- To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.">have mercy on</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1252.htm" title="1252: diakrinomenous (V-PPM-AMP) -- From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.">doubt;</a> </span> <span class="reftext">23</span>save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/9-36.htm">Matthew 9:36</a></span><br />When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a></span><br />Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/galatians/6-1.htm">Galatians 6:1</a></span><br />Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-14.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:14</a></span><br />And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/14-1.htm">Romans 14:1</a></span><br />Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/2-25.htm">2 Timothy 2:25</a></span><br />He must gently reprove those who oppose him, in the hope that God may grant them repentance leading to a knowledge of the truth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/5-19.htm">James 5:19-20</a></span><br />My brothers, if one of you should wander from the truth and someone should bring him back, / consider this: Whoever turns a sinner from the error of his way will save his soul from death and cover over a multitude of sins.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-8.htm">1 Peter 3:8</a></span><br />Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a></span><br />If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-22.htm">1 Corinthians 9:22</a></span><br />To the weak I became weak, to win the weak. I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/14-21.htm">Proverbs 14:21</a></span><br />He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/58-7.htm">Isaiah 58:7</a></span><br />Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/6-8.htm">Micah 6:8</a></span><br />He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/7-9.htm">Zechariah 7:9</a></span><br />“This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And of some have compassion, making a difference:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jude/1-4.htm">Jude 1:4-13</a></b></br> For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/34-17.htm">Ezekiel 34:17</a></b></br> And <i>as for</i> you, O my flock, thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I judge between cattle and cattle, between the rams and the he goats.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/galatians/4-20.htm">Galatians 4:20</a></b></br> I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_peter/3-16.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/jude/1-15.htm">Convince</a> <a href="/james/2-4.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/colossians/3-11.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/1_john/2-19.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/james/3-17.htm">Doubting</a> <a href="/2_peter/1-15.htm">Endeavor</a> <a href="/2_peter/3-7.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/1_john/5-17.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/jude/1-20.htm">Making</a> <a href="/james/2-13.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/jude/1-21.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-4.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/2_timothy/3-17.htm">Thoroughly</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/genesis/26-22.htm">Argue</a> <a href="/genesis/19-16.htm">Compassion</a> <a href="/john/16-8.htm">Convince</a> <a href="/exodus/11-7.htm">Difference</a> <a href="/exodus/8-23.htm">Distinction</a> <a href="/genesis/37-33.htm">Doubt</a> <a href="/psalms/119-113.htm">Doubting</a> <a href="/galatians/2-17.htm">Endeavor</a> <a href="/revelation/6-10.htm">Judging</a> <a href="/revelation/11-6.htm">Kind</a> <a href="/revelation/13-13.htm">Making</a> <a href="/genesis/19-16.htm">Merciful</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Mercy</a> <a href="/jude/1-23.htm">Pity</a> <a href="/genesis/11-3.htm">Thoroughly</a><div class="vheading2">Jude 1</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jude/1-1.htm">He exhorts them to be constant in the profession of the faith.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">4. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jude/1-4.htm">false teachers crept in to seduce them, for whose evil doctrine a horrible punishment is prepared;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/jude/1-20.htm">whereas the godly may persevere, grow in grace, and keep the faith.</a></span><br></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><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <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> <br /><br /> </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><b>And indeed,</b><br>This phrase serves as a continuation of Jude's exhortation to the believers. It emphasizes the importance of the actions that follow, suggesting a sense of urgency and importance. The word "indeed" can be seen as an affirmation of the necessity of the instructions given, highlighting the seriousness of the situation within the early Christian community.<p><b>have mercy</b><br>The call to "have mercy" reflects a central theme in Christian teaching, echoing Jesus' own emphasis on mercy in the Gospels (e.g., <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a>, "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy"). Mercy is a fundamental aspect of God's character, as seen throughout the Old and New Testaments. This instruction aligns with the broader biblical narrative that encourages believers to emulate God's compassion and forgiveness.<p><b>on those who doubt;</b><br>This phrase addresses a specific group within the community—those who are struggling with doubt. Doubt can arise from various sources, including persecution, false teachings, or personal struggles. The early church faced numerous challenges, including heretical teachings that could lead to confusion and uncertainty. Jude's instruction to show mercy to doubters underscores the importance of patience and understanding within the community. It reflects the pastoral concern for nurturing faith and supporting those who are wavering, similar to Paul's encouragement in <a href="/galatians/6.htm">Galatians 6:1</a> to restore those caught in transgression with a spirit of gentleness.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jude.htm">Jude</a></b><br>The author of the epistle, traditionally identified as Jude, the brother of James and half-brother of Jesus. He writes to warn against false teachers and to encourage believers to contend for the faith.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/r/recipients_of_the_epistle.htm">Recipients of the Epistle</a></b><br>Early Christians who were facing challenges from false teachings and needed encouragement to remain steadfast in their faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/false_teachers.htm">False Teachers</a></b><br>Individuals who were spreading incorrect doctrines and causing confusion and doubt among believers.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/d/doubters.htm">Doubters</a></b><br>Members of the Christian community who were struggling with uncertainty and needed guidance and compassion.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/mercy.htm">Mercy</a></b><br>A central theme in Jude's message, emphasizing the need for compassion and understanding towards those who are wavering in their faith.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_doubt.htm">Understanding Doubt</a></b><br>Recognize that doubt is a common experience in the Christian walk and should be met with compassion rather than judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_mercy.htm">The Role of Mercy</a></b><br>Mercy is a powerful tool in restoring and strengthening those who are struggling with their faith. It reflects the character of Christ and His love for us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_support.htm">Community Support</a></b><br>The Christian community should be a safe place for individuals to express their doubts and receive support and guidance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/active_engagement.htm">Active Engagement</a></b><br>Engage actively with those who doubt, offering encouragement, prayer, and biblical truth to help them find clarity and assurance.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_love.htm">Reflecting Christ's Love</a></b><br>Our response to doubters should mirror Christ's love and patience, providing a living testimony of His grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_jude_1.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Jude 1</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_questions_do_you_have_about_jude.htm">What questions do you have about Jude?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_god_make_everything_possible.htm">What is the essence of The Most Holy Faith?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_are_you_to_judge_others.htm">Who are you to judge others?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_god_capable_of_hatred.htm">Is God capable of hatred?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/jude/1.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22, 23) Exhortation to treat these libertines with discrimination, making three classes.<p>(22) <span class= "bld">And of some have compassion, making a difference.</span>--The evidence is very strong in favour of a widely different reading: <span class= "ital">And some indeed convict</span> (<a href="/jude/1-15.htm" title2="To execute judgment on all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him.">Jude 1:15</a>) <span class= "ital">when they are in doubt</span> (<a href="/matthew/21-21.htm" title2="Jesus answered and said to them, Truly I say to you, If you have faith, and doubt not, you shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if you shall say to this mountain, Be you removed, and be you cast into the sea; it shall be done.">Matthew 21:21</a>; <a href="/acts/10-20.htm" title2="Arise therefore, and get you down, and go with them, doubting nothing: for I have sent them.">Acts 10:20</a>; <a href="/acts/11-12.htm" title2="And the Spirit bade me go with them, nothing doubting. Moreover these six brothers accompanied me, and we entered into the man's house:">Acts 11:12</a>; <a href="/romans/4-20.htm" title2="He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;">Romans 4:20</a>; <a href="/romans/14-23.htm" title2="And he that doubts is damned if he eat, because he eats not of faith: for whatever is not of faith is sin.">Romans 14:23</a>; <a href="/james/1-6.htm" title2="But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavers is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.">James 1:6</a>); or, <span class= "ital">when they contend with you</span> (<a href="/jude/1-9.htm" title2="Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.">Jude 1:9</a>; <a href="/acts/11-2.htm" title2="And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him,">Acts 11:2</a>); or, <span class= "ital">when they separate from you.</span> The first seems best, though the second also makes excellent sense, and has <a href="/jude/1-9.htm" title2="Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, dared not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke you.">Jude 1:9</a> in its favour. This, then, is the first and least hopeless class--those who are still in doubt, though inclined the wrong way. They may still be remonstrated with, convicted of error, and reclaimed (<a href="/matthew/18-15.htm" title2="Moreover if your brother shall trespass against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone: if he shall hear you, you have gained your brother.">Matthew 18:15</a>; <a href="/titus/1-13.htm" title2="This witness is true. Why rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;">Titus 1:13</a>; <a href="/james/5-20.htm" title2="Let him know, that he which converts the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.">James 5:20</a>). Some would make this first class the worst and most hopeless--those who are to be argued down in disputation, but without much chance of success. Such interpreters make the third class the best: those who can probably be saved by gentle means. The Greek here is so ambiguous that we cannot be certain of the meaning. But the addition of "in fear" and "hating even the garment spotted by the flesh" to the directions respecting the third class, seems to indicate that that class is the worst. . . . <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/jude/1-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">And</span><br /><span class="grk">Καὶ</span> <span class="translit">(Kai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> </span><span class="str2">And, even, also, namely. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">indeed,</span><br /><span class="grk">μὲν</span> <span class="translit">(men)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3303.htm">Strong's 3303: </a> </span><span class="str2">A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">have mercy on</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐλεᾶτε</span> <span class="translit">(eleate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1653.htm">Strong's 1653: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">οὓς</span> <span class="translit">(hous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">doubt;</span><br /><span class="grk">διακρινομένους</span> <span class="translit">(diakrinomenous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1252.htm">Strong's 1252: </a> </span><span class="str2">From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/jude/1-22.htm">Jude 1:22 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/jude/1-22.htm">NT Letters: Jude 1:22 On some have compassion making a distinction (Jud. 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