In Front | Doxology

Jude ends with a doxology. You may be familiar with the singing of traditional expressions of praise in a liturgical service. This practice has its roots in the New Testament. Many of these books close with doxologies. Jude’s doxology appears below:

To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy—to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore! Amen.
 Jude 24-25 (NIV)

Dr. Jerome Neyrey has noted that while doxologies vary from one book to another, they often contain four of the same elements:

1) An addressee (“to God”)
2) Honor accredited (“glory” etc.)
3) Duration of praise (usually “forever”)
4) An invitation for the hearers or readers to respond with affirmation (“Amen”)

See these elements identified in Jude 24-25 in the table below.

Adapted and quoted from: Jerome H. Neyrey, 2 Peter, Jude, 1993, pp. 94-95.

Dr. Neyrey has placed the doxology of Jude alongside similar doxologies from other books. See the table below to notice the pattern in other books.