Andrey Tikhomirov - Scientific analysis of the biblical Epistles of the Apostles. Scientific line-by-line explanation of the Bible

4 There is no greater joy for me than to hear that my children walk in the truth. (Analogy with children).

5 Beloved! you act like a faithful one in what you do for the brothers and for the wanderers. (Guy behaves «correctly» in relation to «brothers», that is, supporters of nascent Christianity and wanderers who have had a «sacred status» since ancient times).

6 They testified before the church of your love. You will do well if you let them go, as it should for God’s sake, (Guy behaves «correctly»).

7 For they went for his name’s sake, taking nothing from the Gentiles. (Pagans are non—Judeo—Christians, Christianity has not yet separated from Judaism, they were Judeo-Christians (Ebionites – «beggars»), the name of the early Christian groups of the I—III centuries. who did not break with Judaism and performed Judaic rituals: celebrated the Sabbath, performed circumcision).

8 Therefore we must accept such in order to become companions of the truth. (Such people should be accepted into Christian communities).

9 I have written to the churches; but Diotref, who loves to be the first among them, does not accept us. (A certain Diotref opposes this, the formation of hierarchy in early Christian communities has already begun).

10 Therefore, if I come, I will remind you of the deeds that he does, blaspheming us with evil words, and not being satisfied with that, and he does not accept brothers, and forbids those who wish, and expels from the church. (The fight against Diotref is necessary).

11 Beloved! do not imitate evil, but good. He who does good is of God; but he who does evil has not seen God. (The need to do good and resist evil).

12 Demetrius has been witnessed by all and by the truth itself; we also bear witness, and you know that our testimony is true. (A certificate of a certain Dimitri).

13 I had many things to write, but I do not want to write to you with ink and a cane, (They wrote with ink and a cane – style, stick).

14 and I hope to see you soon and talk mouth to mouth. (See you soon).

15 Peace be upon you. Friends greet you; greet friends by name. Amen. (Greeting. Amen – (from others-Heb. «Let it be true, true.» The message dates back to the end of the I century. The third conciliar epistle of John is written to Guy the Corinthian, mentioned in the epistles to the Romans (16:23) and the Corinthians (1 Cor 1:14).).

Chapter 1

1 Judas, servant of Jesus Christ, brother of James, to the called, who are sanctified by God the Father and preserved by Jesus Christ: (The author of the epistle writes that he is Judas, servant of Jesus Christ and brother of James, «to the called, who are sanctified by God the Father and preserved by Jesus Christ»).

2 May mercy and peace and love multiply for you. (Greeting).

3 Beloved ones! having all the zeal to write to you about the common salvation, I thought it necessary to write you an admonition – to strive for the faith that was once given to the saints. (The need for salvation).

4 For some people have crept in, who from time immemorial were destined for this condemnation, the wicked, who turn the grace of our God into [a reason for] debauchery and reject the one Lord of God and our Lord Jesus Christ. (Some «bad» people have «crept in», lead a dissolute lifestyle and reject Yahweh and Jesus Christ).

5 I want to remind you, who already know this, that the Lord, having delivered the people from the land of Egypt, then destroyed the unbelievers (References to the Old Testament history).

6 and he keeps the angels, who have not preserved their dignity, but have left their dwelling, in eternal bonds, under darkness, for the judgment of the great day. (The messenger angels also behaved «incorrectly»).

7 How Sodom and Gomorrah and the surrounding cities, who, like them, committed fornication and followed other flesh, having been subjected to the punishment of eternal fire, are set as an example – (The promise of all kinds of troubles to sinners).

8 so it will be with these dreamers, who defile the flesh, reject the authorities and slander the high authorities. (The promise of all sorts of troubles to sinners).

9 Michael the Archangel, when he spoke with the devil, arguing about the body of Moses, did not dare to pronounce a reproachful judgment, but said, «May the Lord forbid you.» (Archangels, angels, devils, Yahweh. Jesus Christ and other «magical» characters behave like people, they are people – the personification of these characters).

10 But these speak evil of what they do not know; but what by nature, like dumb animals, they know, thereby they corrupt themselves. (Analogies, comparisons).

11 Woe to them, for they walk in the way of Cain, give themselves up to the deceit of a bribe, like Balaam, and perish in stubbornness, like Korah. (References to the Old Testament history. The author of the epistle warns readers to be careful with people who preach false teachings, having penetrated the ranks of Christians. The author also considers those who continue to adhere to the teachings of early Christians to be professing false doctrine).

12 Such are a temptation at your love parties; feasting with you, they comfort themselves without fear. These are waterless clouds carried by the wind; autumn trees, barren, twice dead, extirpated; (Analogies, comparisons).

13 fierce waves of the sea, foaming with their shame; wandering stars, to which the darkness of darkness is kept forever. (Analogies, comparisons).

14 Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them, saying: «Behold, the Lord is coming with the darkness of his holy angels – (References to the Old Testament history).

15 To bring judgment upon all, and to rebuke all the wicked among them in all the works that their wickedness has done, and in all the cruel words that wicked sinners have spoken against him.» (The need for «God’s terrible» judgment).

16 These are murmurers who are not satisfied with anything, who act according to their lusts (wickedly and lawlessly); their mouths utter inflated words; they show hypocrisy for self-interest. (Condemnation of «wrong» murmurers, those who raise murmurs).

17 But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ. (It is necessary to remember the prediction of the apostles, from «our Lord Jesus Christ»).

18 They have told you that in the last time there will be scoffers who act according to their ungodly lusts. (It is necessary to fight with unholy scolders).

19 These are people who separate themselves (from the unity of faith), spiritual, having no spirit. (It is necessary to fight with unholy scolders).

20 And you, beloved, edifying yourselves on your most holy faith, praying with the Holy Spirit (the mention of the «Holy Spirit» is a character of the Trinity).

21 Keep yourselves in the love of God, waiting for mercy from our Lord Jesus Christ, for eternal life. (It is necessary to remain in love, that is, to be gentle and obedient, Jesus will give mercy and you will supposedly live forever).

22 And be merciful to some, with consideration, (Who «correctly» behaves, then treat them mercifully).

23 But save others by fear, plucking them out of the fire, and rebuke them with fear, abhorring even clothing that is defiled by the flesh. (If someone behaves «incorrectly», then «reprove with fear»).

24 But to him who is able to keep you from falling and to place you before his glory blameless in joy, (Then, they say, everything will be fine).

25 To the one wise God, our Savior through Jesus Christ our Lord, glory and majesty, power and authority before all ages, now and for all ages. Amen. (Praise of Jesus Christ. Amen – (from others-Heb. «Let it be true, true.» The message dates back to the end of the I century. The Epistle of Judas is one of the books of the New Testament; written by Judas, the brother of James, probably the brother of Jesus Christ (Mark 6:3). The epistle consists of one chapter and is written in order to strengthen the faith of Christians who are forced to resist various false teachings).