The World English Bible (WEB): Jude

This brief, urgent letter addresses believers who are called, sanctified, and kept in Jesus Christ. Its writer initially longs to speak about their shared salvation, but instead urges them to defend the faith against influential people who have quietly entered the community and twisted grace into an excuse for immoral living. With vivid references to Egypt, rebellious angels, Sodom and Gomorrah, Cain, Balaam, and Korah, the message warns listeners to recognize corruption, arrogance, and spiritual deception.

The letter’s stern warnings are balanced by practical encouragement. Believers are urged to remember the apostles’ teaching, build themselves up in faith, pray in the Holy Spirit, remain in God’s love, and show wise compassion toward those in danger. Memorable images—waterless clouds, fruitless trees, and wild waves—give this compact work a striking rhythm and intensity, while its closing prayer turns confidently toward God’s power to protect, restore, and bring his people into joy.