Jude 1:4
What is written? (ESV)
For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
What does it say?
Certain ungodly individuals have come into your midst unnoticed. They were designated for this condemnation long ago, perverting the grace of our God (gospel) into a base, unbridled lust and deny Jesus.
What is its immediate context?
Jude’s letter is dedicated to addressing false teaching (in lieu of wanting to write about “our common salvation”) encouraging them to “contend” (stand against, defend) their faith against those who are perverting the gospel. Notably, they have “crept in unnoticed,” comparing them to Cain, Balaam and Korah’s rebellion while recalling and applying a prophecy from Enoch.
How Jude 1:4 is applied across Bible answers
What is a false teacher?
Jude is not restrained in his description of these false teachers, saying, “It is these who cause division.”
