Commentary on Jude

Hilary of Arles

Jude does his utmost to make sure that nobody confuses him with Judas Iscariot, which is why he confesses that he is Christ's servant and James's brother. Note how he also says that the Father chooses us, Jesus keeps us and the Holy Spirit calls us.

Jude includes a reference to love here because he has noticed that there is a lack of it among his people.

The faith was first delivered to these people by the apostle Paul, who said: "No other foundation can anyone lay, than the one which is already laid."

These people are called wandering stars because they do not follow the sun of truth.

Jude does not specify which apostles he is referring to, but many people assume he means Peter, James and John.

Praise is given to God alone, for he is the only one who deserves our worship. He is our Savior, because "he has saved his people from their sins." Glory is ascribed to him because he is the victor in every battle; majesty, because the praise of the heavenly virtues is so great; dominion, because he rules over all he has made; and authority, because he has the power to destroy or to set free everything in creation. He exists from the beginning, in the present and forever.

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