Jude 1:3

New English Translation

Dear friends, although I have been eager to write to you about our common salvation, I now feel compelled instead to write to encourage you to contend earnestly for the faith that was once for all entrusted to the saints.

Cross References

Nehemiah 13:25

So I entered a complaint with them. I called down a curse on them, and I struck some of the men and pulled out their hair. I had them swear by God saying, “You will not marry off your daughters to their sons, and you will not take any of their daughters as wives for your sons or for yourselves!

Isaiah 45:17

Israel will be delivered once and for all by the Lord; you will never again be ashamed or humiliated.

Isaiah 45:22

Turn to me so you can be delivered, all you who live in the earth’s remote regions! For I am God, and I have no peer.

Jeremiah 9:3

The Lord says, “These people are like soldiers who have readied their bows. Their tongues are always ready to shoot out lies. They have become powerful in the land, but they have not done so by honest means. Indeed, they do one evil thing after another and do not pay attention to me.

Acts 17:3

explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and to rise from the dead, saying, “This Jesus I am proclaiming to you is the Christ.”

Acts 18:28

for he refuted the Jews vigorously in public debate, demonstrating from the scriptures that the Christ was Jesus.

Acts 20:27

For I did not hold back from announcing to you the whole purpose of God.

Acts 28:28

“Therefore be advised that this salvation from God has been sent to the Gentiles; they will listen!”

Acts 4:12

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among people by which we must be saved.”

Acts 6:7

The word of God continued to spread, the number of disciples in Jerusalem increased greatly, and a large group of priests became obedient to the faith.

Acts 9:13

But Ananias replied, “Lord, I have heard from many people about this man, how much harm he has done to your saints in Jerusalem,

Acts 9:22

But Saul became more and more capable, and was causing consternation among the Jews who lived in Damascus by proving that Jesus is the Christ.

1 Corinthians 15:3

For I passed on to you as of first importance what I also received – that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures,

Galatians 2:5

But we did not surrender to them even for a moment, in order that the truth of the gospel would remain with you.

Galatians 3:28

There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female – for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.

Galatians 6:11

See what big letters I make as I write to you with my own hand!

Ephesians 1:1

From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, to the saints [in Ephesus], the faithful in Christ Jesus.

Deuteronomy 21:9

In this manner you will purge out the guilt of innocent blood from among you, for you must do what is right before the Lord.

Deuteronomy 9:10

The Lord gave me the two stone tablets, written by the very finger of God, and on them was everything he said to you at the mountain from the midst of the fire at the time of that assembly.

Philippians 1:1

From Paul and Timothy, slaves of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus who are in Philippi, with the overseers and deacons.

Philippians 1:27

Only conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ so that – whether I come and see you or whether I remain absent – I should hear that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind, by contending side by side for the faith of the gospel,

Colossians 1:2

to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But although we suffered earlier and were mistreated in Philippi, as you know, we had the courage in our God to declare to you the gospel of God in spite of much opposition.

1 Timothy 1:18

I put this charge before you, Timothy my child, in keeping with the prophecies once spoken about you, in order that with such encouragement you may fight the good fight.

1 Timothy 6:12

Compete well for the faith and lay hold of that eternal life you were called for and made your good confession for in the presence of many witnesses.

2 Timothy 1:13

Hold to the standard of sound words that you heard from me and do so with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.

Titus 1:4

To Titus, my genuine son in a common faith. Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Savior!

Hebrews 13:22

Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, bear with my message of exhortation, for in fact I have written to you briefly.

Hebrews 6:9

But in your case, dear friends, even though we speak like this, we are convinced of better things relating to salvation.

1 Peter 5:12

Through Silvanus, whom I know to be a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, in order to encourage you and testify that this is the true grace of God. Stand fast in it.

2 Peter 1:1

From Simeon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ, have been granted a faith just as precious as ours.

2 Peter 2:21

For it would have been better for them never to have known the way of righteousness than, having known it, to turn back from the holy commandment that had been delivered to them.

Jude 1:1

From Jude, a slave of Jesus Christ and brother of James, to those who are called, wrapped in the love of God the Father and kept for Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:17

But you, dear friends – recall the predictions foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Jude 1:20

But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith, by praying in the Holy Spirit,

Revelation 12:11

But they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.