Jude 1:20
But you, my friends, are to build yourselves up through your trust in God. Pray in the Holy Spirit,
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,
In Context
19They cause divisions; they are worldly people who don't have the Spirit.
Cross References
Acts 9:31During this time the whole church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria was left in peace. The church grew strong and increased rapidly in numbers as the believers lived reverently for the Lord, encouraged by the Holy Spirit.
Acts 26:18to open their eyes so they can turn from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to God, and so they can receive forgiveness for their sins and a place with those who are set right as they trust in me.’
Romans 8:26Similarly the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We don't know how to speak with God, but the Spirit himself intercedes with and through us by groans that can't be put into words.
1 Corinthians 1:8He will also keep you strong to the very end, so you will be kept right until the day of the Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 14:4Those that speak in a tongue only build themselves up, but those who speak God's message build up the church. I would like it if you all spoke in tongues, but I'd prefer if you could speak God's message.
1 Corinthians 14:26So then, brothers and sisters, what should you do? When you meet together, different people will sing, or teach, or share a special message, or speak in a tongue, or give an interpretation. But everything should be done to build up and encourage the church.
Matthew Henry on Jude 1:17-25
Exhortation to the Faithful; Conclusion. ( a. d. 66.) 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. 16 These are murmurers, complainers, walking after their own lusts; and their mouth speaketh great swelling words, having men's persons in admiration because of advantage. 17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the… Read the whole commentary →