Jude Chapter 1 verse 22 Holy Bible
And on some have mercy, who are in doubt;
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And have pity on those who are in doubt;
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And of some have compassion, making a difference,
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And of some have compassion, making a difference:
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On some have compassion, making a distinction,
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and to some be kind, judging thoroughly,
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Ellicott's Commentary
Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(22, 23) Exhortation to treat these libertines with discrimination, making three classes.(22) And of some have compassion, making a difference.--The evidence is very strong in favour of a widely different reading: And some indeed convict (Jude 1:15) when they are in doubt (Matthew 21:21; Acts 10:20; Acts 11:12; Romans 4:20; Romans 14:23; James 1:6); or, when they contend with you (Jude 1:9; Acts 11:2); or, when they separate from you. The first seems best, though the second also makes excellent sense, and has Jude 1:9 in its favour. This, then, is the first and least hopeless class--those who are still in doubt, though inclined the wrong way. They may still be remonstrated with, convicted of error, and reclaimed (Matthew 18:15; Titus 1:13; James 5:20). Some would make this first class the worst and most hopeless--those who are to be argued down in disputation, but without much chance of success. Such interpreters make the third class the best: those who can probably be saved by gentle means. The Greek here is so ambiguous that we cannot be certain of the meaning. But the addition of "in fear" and "hating even the garment spotted by the flesh" to the directions respecting the third class, seems to indicate that that class is the worst. . . . Parallel Commentaries ...GreekAndΚαὶ (Kai)ConjunctionStrong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. indeed,μὲν (men)ConjunctionStrong's 3303: A primary particle; properly, indicative of affirmation or concession; usually followed by a contrasted clause with de.have mercy onἐλεᾶτε (eleate)Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person PluralStrong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate.those whoοὓς (hous)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine PluralStrong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. doubt;διακρινομένους (diakrinomenous)Verb - Present Participle Middle - Accusative Masculine PluralStrong's 1252: From dia and krino; to separate thoroughly, i.e. to withdraw from, or oppose; figuratively, to discriminate, or hesitate.Jump to PreviousArgue Compassion Convince Difference Distinction Doubt Doubting Endeavor Judging Kind Making Merciful Mercy Pity Thoroughly
