Jude 1:22

And of some have compassion, making a difference: None but those who 'keep themselves' are likely to "save" others. HAVE COMPASSION. So 'Aleph (') B read; but A C, Vulgate, etc. [ elengchete (G1651)], 'reprove to their conviction;' 'confute,' so as to convince. MAKING A DIFFERENCE. 'Aleph (') A B C, Vulgate, Syriac, Coptic, read the accusative for the nominative [ diakrinomenous (G1252) for diakrinomenoi (G1252)], 'when separating themselves' (Wahl), Jude 1:19; or 'when contending with you,' as Jude 1:9....

22._And of some have compassion_. He adds another exhortation, shewing how the faithful ought to act in reproving their brethren, in order to restore them to the Lord. He reminds them that such ought to be treated in different ways, every one according to his disposition: for to the meek and teachable we ought to use kindness; but others, who are hard and perverse, must be subdued by terror. (203) This is the _difference _which he mentions. The participle διακρινόμενοι, I know not why this is rendered in a passive sense by Erasmus. It may, indeed, be rendered in either way, but its active meaning is more suitable to the context. The meaning then is, that if we wish to consult the well-being of such as go astray, we must consider the character and disposition of every one; so that they who are meek and tractable may in a kind manner be restored to the right way, as

17-23 Sensual men separate from Christ, and his church, and join themselves to the devil, the world, and the flesh, by ungodly and sinful practices. That is infinitely worse than to separate from any branch of the visible church on account of opinions, or modes and circumstances of outward government or worship. Sensual men have not the spirit of holiness, which whoever has not, does not belong to Christ. The grace of faith is most holy, as it works by love, purifies the heart, and overcomes the world, by which it is distinguished from a false and dead faith. Our prayers are most likely to prevail, when we pray in the Holy Ghost, under his guidance and influence, according to the rule of his word, with faith, fervency, and earnestness; this is praying in the Holy Ghost. And a believing expectation of eternal life will arm us against the snares of sin: lively faith in this blessed hope w...

Verse Jude 1:22. _AND OF SOME HAVE COMPASSION, MAKING A DIFFERENCE_] The general meaning of this exhortation is supposed to be, "Ye are not to deal alike with all those who have been seduced by false teachers; ye are to make a difference between those who have been led away by weakness and imprudence, and those who, in the pride and arrogance of their hearts, and their unwillingness to submit to wholesome _discipline_, have separated themselves from the Church, and become its inveterate enemies." Instead of Και οὑς μεν ελεειτε διακρινομενοι, _and of some have_ _compassion, making a difference_, many MSS., _versions_, and _fathers_ have και οὑς μεν ελεγχετε διακρινομενους, _and some rebuke, after_ _having judged them_; or, _rebuke those that differ_; or, _some that_ _are wavering convince_; or whatever else the reader pleas

AND OF SOME HAVE COMPASSION - This cannot be intended to teach that they were not to have compassion for all people, or to regard the salvation of all with solicitude, but that they were to have special and unusual compassion for a certain class of persons, or were to approach them with feelings appropriate to their condition. The idea is, that the special feeling to be manifest toward a certain class of persons in seeking their salvation was tender affection and kindness. They were to approach them in the gentlest manner, appealing to them by such words as “love” would prompt. Others were to be approached in a different manner, indicated by the phrase, “save with fear.” The class here referred to, to whom “pity” (ἐλεάτε eleate) was to be shown, and in whose conversion and salvation tender compassion was to be employed, appear to have been the timid, the gentle, the unwary; those who h...

AND OF SOME HAVE COMPASSION,.... That is, of such who have gone astray, being drawn aside; who are simple and ignorant, and out of the way; who sin through infirmity, and the force of temptation; and who are tractable and open to conviction, and whose mistakes are in lesser matters of religion; as also such who are convicted and wounded in their consciences for their sins and mistakes: and to these compassion is to be shown, by praying with them, and for them, with ardency and affection; instructing them in meekness; giving friendly and brotherly reproofs to them; expressing on all occasions a tender concern for their good; doing them all the good that can be done, both for their souls and bodies: and good reason there is why compassion should be shown them, because God is a God of compassion; Christ is a merciful high priest; a contrary spirit is grieving to the Holy Ghost; saints shoul...

VERSES JUDE 1:22-23 {C} The text of verses Jude 1:22 and Jude 1:23 has been transmitted in quite diverse forms. Some of the witnesses refer to three classes of people, while other witnesses refer to only two classes; and there are other variations as well. I. The following witnesses distinguish between three classes of people, and differ as to the verb in the first clause: (_a_) a reads kai. ou]j me.n evlea/te diakrinome,nouj( o

ANALYSIS AND ANNOTATIONS I. THE INTRODUCTION Jude 1:1 Jude in his brief introduction speaks of the Christian believers, whom he addresses, as called ones, sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ. The latter statement may also be translated “kept for Jesus Christ.” What was true of the believers in Jude's day is true of all believers. Especially comforting is the fact, that, no matter how dark the days may be, however strong the current of evil, those who are “the beloved of God called saints” will be preserved in Jesus Christ and kept for Him as the members of His body, till He comes. He keeps His own. It is the blessed assurance that the believer's keeping rests in His own hands. In the Revelation we see in the glory vision that Christ holds seven stars in His right hand, which is the symbol of the hand of His power with which He keeps His own. Then there is th

These false brethren make divisions among you, but do you build up yourselves by means of your most holy faith. As regards them, show mercy towards those who are in doubt; save others, snatching them from the fire which is consuming them; show mercy to others, yet fear lest you be contaminated by them. JUDE 1:19. SEPARATIONS: _ cf._ the warning against those who cause divisions in Romans 16:17; the divisions were probably social (_cf._ Jude 1:16, respect of persons), such as are referred to in 1 Corinthians 11 and James 2:1. Jude 1:22 f. on some have me

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