Commentary on Jude

Augustine of Hippo (354–430)

Does not the canonical epistle of Jude the apostle openly declare that Enoch spoke as a prophet? It is true that his alleged writings have never been accepted as authoritative, either by Jews or Christians, but that is because their extreme antiquity makes us afraid of handing out as authentic works those which may be forgeries.

The enemy of unity has no share in God's love. Those who are outside the church do not have the Holy Spirit, and this verse is written of them.

When Jude says this, does he not show that perseverance in good to the end is a gift of God?

See also

• More works by Augustine of Hippo

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