Charles Spurgeon Commentary Jude 1:1-2

"Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are called, beloved in God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ: Mercy unto you and peace and love be multiplied." — Jude 1:1-2 (ASV)

Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called: mercy to you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

Our holy faith fosters in us the best wishes for others. As we desire to find mercy ourselves, so we also long that others should find mercy; and as we rejoice in the peace and love which the Holy Spirit works in us, we desire that others may partake of the same spiritual benefits. Therefore, the apostles usually begin their Epistles with these good wishes, which are not mere wishes, but earnest prayers and inspired benedictions. May we breathe such petitions wherever we go! Let us wish no one any harm, even in the most exacting and trying times, and under the greatest provocation; but let us still breathe out this prayer, Mercy to you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.