JƲde] The name is preposed, not subscribed, as the manner then was, Acts 23:26. Of this name was Jacobs fourth son, from whom the Jews had their name. We read also of Judas of Galilee, an authour of sedition, Acts 5:37. Judas called Barsabas, Acts 15:22. Judas Iscariot, Matthew 10:4. And this Judas mentioned also, Luke 6. 16. He is called Thaddeus, Matthew 10:3. He hath also the name of Lebbeus, Matthew 10:3. His fathers name was Alpheus, who is called the father of James his brother, Matthew 10:3. His mothers name seems to be Mary, Matthew 27:56. compared with Matthew 13:55. the servant] See on Revelation 1:1. He might have written himself, An apostle, as Paul doth, Romans 1:1. 1 Corinthians 1:1. 2 Corinthians 1:1. and Peter, 1 Peter 1:1. which was a more glorious title: or, a kinsman of Jesus Christ, as indeed he was, Matthew 13:55. but in humility he chuseth the title of a servant. So doth his brother, James 1:1. of Jesus Christ] See on Matthew 1:1. brother] Christ called some pairs of brethren to be apostles. See on Matth. 4. 18, 21. of James] The same name with Jacob. See the reason of the name, Genesis 25:26. and 27. 36. Hosea 12:3. He mentioneth his brother, first, because he was famous among the apostles, gave sentence in the council of Jerusalem, Acts 15:13; Acts 15:19. abode there much, Acts 21:18. Galatians 1:19. Secondly, to shew that he was no other Jude but the apostle, Luke 6:16. Acts 1:13. Thirdly, to distinguish him from Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Christ, and was also an apostle; and from the other Judes mentioned before. to them, &c.] A generall epistle, not directed to any particular Church, as that to the Romanes, and many other. that are sanctified] Regenerate, and made holy by faith in Christ, Acts 26:18. by God] Gr. in God. the Father] This work useth to be attributed to the holy Ghost, John 3:5. Titus 3:5. yet the Father hath an hand in it also, John 17:17. 1 Peter 1:3. preserved in Jesus Christ] As v. 11. in the way. Kept true members of Jesus Christ. Or, preserved to Jesus Christ. Kept by God the Father, Joh. 6. 39, 40. and 10. 29. to be presented to Christ blamelesse at the day of judgement, Ephesians 5:27. 2 Corinthians 11:2. called] To the heavenly marriage-feast, Matth. 22., &c. and that externally, by the preaching of the Gospel: for internall calling is all one with sanctification mentioned before.