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Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech: A Study of the Epistle of Jude

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The Epistle of Jude is a brief but powerful letter written by Jude, the brother of James and a relative of Jesus Christ. It is addressed to "all those who have been consecrated by God the Father and preserved for Jesus Christ." (Jude 1:1).

The epistle is a warning against false teachers who have crept into the church and are leading believers astray. Jude urges his readers to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Jude

by Wesley Dingler

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The Structure of the Epistle

The Epistle of Jude can be divided into three main sections:

1. The (verses 1-2) 2. The body (verses 3-16) 3. The (verses 17-25)

The Structure Of The Epistle Of Jude Weymouth New Testament In Modern Speech Jude

The (verses 1-2)

In the , Jude identifies himself as the brother of James and a servant of Jesus Christ. He also greets his readers with a prayer for mercy, peace, and love.

The Body (verses 3-16)

The body of the epistle is a warning against false teachers. Jude describes these teachers as "ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ." (Jude 1:4).

He also warns that these teachers will be judged severely for their sins.

The (verses 17-25)

In the , Jude exhorts his readers to remember the words of the apostles and to keep themselves from the deceivers who are among them. He also prays for God to keep his readers from falling and to present them faultless before the presence of his glory.

The Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech

The Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech is a translation of the New Testament into contemporary English. It was published in 1903 by Richard Francis Weymouth, a British scholar and theologian.

Weymouth's translation is known for its accuracy and readability. He sought to produce a translation that would be faithful to the original Greek text while also being accessible to modern readers.

The Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech has been widely used by both scholars and laypeople. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to study the New Testament in a clear and understandable way.

The Epistle of Jude in the Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech

The Epistle of Jude in the Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech is a faithful and readable translation of the original Greek text. Weymouth's translation captures the meaning of Jude's letter and makes it accessible to modern readers.

Here is an example of how Weymouth translates Jude 1:3-4:

> "Beloved, though I was extremely anxious to write to you about the common salvation, I find myself compelled to write and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. For there have crept in among you certain men, who were long ago marked out for this condemnation, ungodly men, who pervert the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ."

Weymouth's translation is clear and concise, and it accurately conveys the meaning of Jude's letter. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to study the Epistle of Jude.

The Epistle of Jude is a warning against false teachers who are leading believers astray. Jude urges his readers to contend earnestly for the faith and to keep themselves from the deceivers who are among them.

The Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech is a faithful and readable translation of the New Testament. It is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to study the New Testament in a clear and understandable way.

By studying the Epistle of Jude in the Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, we can learn about the dangers of false teaching and how to protect ourselves from it. We can also learn about the importance of contending earnestly for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints.

Weymouth New Testament in Modern Speech, Jude

by Wesley Dingler

4.5 out of 5