Jude 1:24

"Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,"

Key Reflection

In Jude 1:24, the author is addressing believers who were facing trials and temptations that could lead to spiritual stumbling. For the first-century Jewish-Christian audience, this verse reflects a common concern of maintaining moral and theological purity in the face of persecution and false teachings. The phrase "to present you faultless before the presence of his glory" would have resonated with their understanding of God's divine judgment and the hope for future vindication and reward in His sight.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Verse 24. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling. This ascription to one who was able to keep them from failing is made in view of the facts adverted to in the epistle--the dangers of being led away by the arts and the example of these teachers of error. Comp. Jude 1:3. On the ascription itself, comp. See Barnes "Ro 16:26-27". The phrase "to keep from falling" means here to preserve from falling into sin, from yielding to temptation, and dishonouring their religion. The word used (aptaistouv) occurs nowhere else in the New Testament. It means properly, not stumbling, as of a horse; then without falling into sin, blameless.

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