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Jude 1:22 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context

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Read in chapter context · Jude 1

Both translations, side by side

WEB · World English Bible

"On some have compassion, making a distinction,"

KJV · King James Version

"And2532 3303 of some3739 have compassion1653, making a difference1252:"

How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, difference, while the WEB renders these as distinction. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.

In context

Jude 1:22 in Jude 1

A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Jude 1:22 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Jude 1. Read the full chapter →

  1. v.20 But you, beloved, keep building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Spirit.
  2. v.21 Keep yourselves in God’s love, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to eternal life.
  3. v.22 On some have compassion, making a distinction,
  4. v.23 and some save, snatching them out of the fire with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
  5. v.24 Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,

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About the Book of Jude

Testament
New Testament
Genre
General epistle
Author
Jude, half-brother of Jesus and brother of James
Date written
c. 65–80 AD
Audience
The early church facing dangerous false teachers
Chapters
1

Jude is a 25-verse urgent alarm — Jude had intended to write about salvation but felt compelled instead to call believers to "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (v. 3). The letter closes with one of Scripture's great benedictions: "to him who is able to keep you from stumbling…" (vv. 24-25).

Setting: A short, urgent letter pivoting from intended pastoral note to alarm.

Key themes: contending for the faith · false teachers · judgment · mercy · preservation

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How to memorise Jude 1:22

Jude 1:22 contains 7 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.

  1. 1

    On some have compassion

    OSHC

  2. 2

    making a distinction,

    MAD

Frequently asked

FAQ about Jude 1:22

What does Jude 1:22 say?

Jude 1:22 reads: "On some have compassion, making a distinction," — from the New Testament, Jude (General epistle). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.

What book of the Bible is Jude 1:22 in?

Jude 1:22 is in the book of Jude, traditionally attributed to Jude, half-brother of Jesus and brother of James and written around c. 65–80 AD. Jude is general epistle in the New Testament, originally addressed to The early church facing dangerous false teachers. Best known for contending for the faith and the closing benediction.

What is Jude 1:22 about?

Jude 1:22 is primarily a Bible verse about Love. Within Jude, Jude is a 25-verse urgent alarm — Jude had intended to write about salvation but felt compelled instead to call believers to "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (v. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.

What is the difference between Jude 1:22 in WEB and KJV?

Jude 1:22 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "On some have compassion, making a distinction,". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And2532 3303 of some3739 have compassion1653, making a difference1252:". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.

How long is Jude 1:22?

Jude 1:22 is 7 words in the WEB translation (46 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.

How can I memorise Jude 1:22?

To memorise Jude 1:22, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.

Why does Jude 1:22 matter in Jude?

Jude is a 25-verse urgent alarm — Jude had intended to write about salvation but felt compelled instead to call believers to "contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints" (v. 3). The letter closes with one of Scripture's great benedictions: "to him who is able to keep you from stumbling…" (vv. 24-25). Jude 1:22 sits within this larger story — Jude as a whole emphasises contending for the faith, false teachers, judgment.

How can I apply Jude 1:22 today?

Many readers use Jude 1:22 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Jude 1:22 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.

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Jude 1:24

“Now to him who is able to keep them from stumbling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory in great joy,”

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