Jude 1:25

Translations

Modern

…to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Traditional

To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen.

Literal

…to the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord, be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, before all time and now and to all the ages. Amen.

Latin

…soli Deo Salvatori nostro, per Jesum Christum Dominum nostrum, gloria et magnificentia, imperium et potestas ante omne sæculum, et nunc, et in omnia sæcula sæculorum. Amen.

Original

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English

…to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, dominion, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord before all time, and now, and for all eternity. Amen.

Notes

Jude 1:24–25

Jude ends his letter with a powerful praise to God, often quoted during times of worship. His words are perfect for the people who received his letter. They needed a renewed understanding of God. The believers needed to remember that God was powerful enough to help them stay faithful to him. They also needed to trust that God could protect them from being convinced by false teachings. God has the glory, majesty, power, and authority to bring them safely into his glorious presence forever.

Theme notes and profiles

The Sovereignty of God

Related verses

1 Timothy 1:17
Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
Revelation 5:13–14
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
John 5:44
How can you believe if you accept glory from one another, yet do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
1 Peter 5:10–11
And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Revelation 4:9–11
And whenever the living creatures give glory, honor, and thanks to the One seated on the throne, who lives forever and ever,
Romans 11:36
For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.
Isaiah 12:2
Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. For the LORD GOD is my strength and my song, and He also has become my salvation.”
Matthew 6:13
And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’
Revelation 1:6
…who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.
Psalm 147:5
Great is our Lord, and mighty in power; His understanding has no limit.
Hebrews 13:8
Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever.
Titus 2:13
…as we await the blessed hope and glorious appearance of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.

Parallels

Romans 16:25–27

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Glory Haggai, Book of Juda (Person) Jude, Letter of Poetry, Biblical

Topics

Christ is God: As God, he Presents the Church to Himself God: Glory of God: Knowledge of God: Wisdom of Grace of God: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Only Wise God, Our Saviour Power of God: Magnified Praise is Due to God on Account of His Wisdom The Power of God: should be Magnified The Wisdom of God: should be Magnified

Jude 1:25

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