Beloved (αγαπητο). As in 3 John 1:2.

All diligence (πασαν σπουδην). As in [Reference 2 Peter 1…

Beloved. An expre ion of strong affection used by the apostles when addre ing their brethren, Romans 1:7; [Reference 1 Corinthi…

The purpose and occasion of the Letter.

(3) Beloved.—This is very unusual at the beginning of an Epistle;[Reference Jude 1:…

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that you …

Jude tells his “dear friends” (lit., “beloved”; GK 28) how he came to write this letter. He wanted to write a positive statement of the Christian f…

When I gave diligence. I have translated the words σπουδὴν ποιούμενος as “Applying care.” Literally, they are “Making diligence.” Many int…

Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write to you
The apostle calls the persons he writes to "beloved"; as they wer…

Christians are called out of the world, from its evil spirit and nature; called above the world, to higher and better things, to heaven, things uns…