Jude 1:17

Authorized King James Version

But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ;

Word-by-Word Analysis
#1
Ὑμεῖς
G5210
ye
you (as subjective of verb)
#2
δέ,
G1161
But
but, and, etc
#3
ἀγαπητοί,
G27
beloved
beloved
#4
μνήσθητε
G3415
remember
to bear in mind, i.e., recollect; by implication, to reward or punish
#5
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#6
ῥημάτων
G4487
the words
an utterance (individually, collectively or specially),; by implication, a matter or topic (especially of narration, command or dispute); with a negat
#7
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#8
προειρημένων
G4280
were spoken before
used as alternate of g4277; to say already, predict
#9
ὑπὸ
G5259
of
under, i.e., (with the genitive case) of place (beneath), or with verbs (the agency or means, through); (with the accusative case) of place (whither (
#10
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#11
ἀποστόλων
G652
the apostles
a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the gospel; officially a commissioner of christ ("apostle") (with miraculous powers)
#12
τοῦ
G3588
which
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
#13
Κυρίου
G2962
Lord
supreme in authority, i.e., (as noun) controller; by implication, master (as a respectful title)
#14
ἡμῶν
G2257
of our
of (or from) us
#15
Ἰησοῦ
G2424
Jesus
jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
#16
Χριστοῦ
G5547
Christ
anointed, i.e., the messiah, an epithet of jesus

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing love fundamental to theology proper, revealing God's essential nature and character and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The literary and historical milieu of the literary conventions and historical circumstances of biblical literature shapes this text's meaning. The historical development of salvation within the theological tradition of Jude Understanding the ancient worldview that shaped the author's theological expression helps modern readers appreciate why the author emphasizes love in this particular way.

Questions for Reflection