Jude 1:1

"Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:"

Key Reflection

This verse identifies Jude as both a servant of Jesus Christ and the brother of James, emphasizing his close familial connection to Jesus while affirming his role in divine service. The recipients are described as those "called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ," highlighting their selection by God for spiritual salvation and preservation through faith.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

THE GENERAL EPISTLE OF JUDE. INTRODUCTION. I. THE AUTHOR OF THIS EPISTLE. LITTLE is known of the author of this brief epistle. He styles himself (Jude 1:1) "the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James;" but there has been some difference of opinion as to what James is meant. He does not call himself an apostle, but supposes that the terms which he uses would sufficiently identify him, and would be a sufficient reason for his addressing his brethren in the manner in which he does in this epistle. There were two of the name of James among the apostles, (Lu 6:14,15) and it has been made a question of which of them he was the brother.

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