A Servant of Christ
Jude 1:1-2
Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ…


1. They who undertake any public employment for Christ must receive a call from Him to be His servants, if with comfort to themselves or benefit to others they will go about His work.

2. Alliance in faith, spiritual relation to Christ, is much dearer and nearer than alliance in flesh.

3. There is a peculiar excellency and worth in the title of servant.

(1)  Christ much honours us.

(2)  He will assist us in our works.

(3)  He will preserve us.

(4)  He will provide for us.

(5)  He will reward us.

4. We owe to God the duty and demeanour of servants. To serve Him —

(1)  Solely.

(2)  Obediently.

(3)  Heartily.

(4)  Cheerfully.

(5)  Perpetually.

5. They who expect to persuade others to serve Christ must be servants themselves.

(W. Jenkyn, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:

WEB: Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to those who are called, sanctified by God the Father, and kept for Jesus Christ:




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