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Jude 1:20
But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a praying spirit that is traced in daily practice. Jude 1:20: notice "holy" and "beloved". Work out praying spirit in hospitality and listening—honor God behind closed doors. Through spirit & new life, The gift of God’s Spirit renews hearts and empowers witness (Ezek 36; John 3; Acts 1–2).

Context

Jude speaks here as epistle/letter writing, highlighting praying spirit. Within ch. 1, a small unit frames the emphasis. It edges toward spirit & new life. Watch the terms “holy” and “beloved”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Jude to Jude (brother of James). Critical study of Jude often concludes: Short letter; borrows 1 Enoch, Assumption of Moses.. Scholars commonly date Jude AD 60–100. Here the thread of spirit & new life comes into view.

More details
Traditional:Jude (brother of James)
Modern scholarship:Short letter; borrows 1 Enoch, Assumption of Moses.
Date:AD 60–100
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not change the overall sense.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46