Jude 1:25

Only wise God. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the reading “only God.” Thus the emphasis is upon God’s uniqueness (see on John 5:44; cf. on Rom. 16:27; 1 Tim. 1:17).

Our Saviour. Textual evidence favors (cf. p. 10) the inclusion of the words “through Jesus Christ our Lord” after the words “our Saviour” (cf. Rom. 16:27). For comment on the title “Saviour” as applied to the Father see on Luke 1:47; 1 Tim. 1:1; 4:10.

Be glory. In utter amazement at the infinite greatness and goodness of God, Jude ascribes all “glory and majesty” to Him. For comment on “glory” (doxa) see on John 1:14; Rom. 3:23.

Majesty. Gr. megalōsunē (see on Heb. 1:3).

Dominion. Gr. kratos, also translated “power” (see on Eph. 1:19).

Power. Gr. exousia, “authority” (see on Matt. 10:1; Mark 2:10).

Now and ever. Literally, “now and unto all the ages.” Textual evidence attests (cf. p. 10) the inclusion of the words “before all eternity” or “before all time” (pro pantos tou aiōnos) before the phrase “both now and ever.” Jude thus testifies to the pre-existence and eternity of Jesus Christ, through whom the Father has received, is receiving, and will receive the fourfold ascription of glory, majesty, dominion, and power. It has ever been the Saviour’s mission to glorify the Father (John 17:1–5), and He will continue this work throughout eternity.

Amen. Gr. amēn (see on Matt. 5:18). By the use of the word here Jude may imply his own agreement with the ascription of such praise to God, or it may express his desire for the readers to be kept from falling, that they in turn might also join in the paean of praise to the Father. It is probable that the writer intends the “Amen” to apply in both senses. His letter, brief as it is, must certainly have brought spiritual stability into the lives of those who studied it.