Jude 1:2

Letters to the Faithful - Jude 1:2

Berean Standard Bible

Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you.

King James Bible

Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied.

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To those who are called, kept, and beloved in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ, I write with deep affection and holy urgency, longing that the mercy, peace, and love of our God not only rest upon you, but increase and abound in you and through you. These three—mercy, peace, and love—are not mere pleasantries or blessings to be spoken casually, but are the sacred provision of God for His people in these present days of testing, refining, and waiting.

You have been called by grace. You have been kept by the power of God. You are not your own, for you have been bought at a great price. And in this great calling, there is a need for much mercy, for sustaining peace, and for abounding love. These are not luxuries for the spiritually elite, nor are they seasonal gifts to be enjoyed when life is calm. They are essential, enduring, and meant to multiply.

May mercy be multiplied to you. For who among us can stand apart from mercy? Each one of us, without exception, has fallen short of the glory of God. We have wandered in thought, faltered in action, hesitated in obedience, and stumbled in weakness. But the mercy of God endures. He does not treat us as our sins deserve. He draws near to the contrite. His compassion is not exhausted, and His forgiveness knows no limit. You who have received mercy, walk humbly in it. Let mercy soften your judgment, interrupt your pride, and inform your dealings with others. Do not withhold from others what God has so richly lavished upon you.

Extend mercy to the wounded. Extend mercy to the wayward. Extend mercy to the weary. Let your life be a vessel through which others come to know the God who is slow to anger and rich in mercy. And when you yourself falter—and you will—run to Him quickly. Do not delay in shame, for the mercy that saved you on the first day is the mercy that sustains you today. Let mercy be multiplied within the Church, that no bitter root may grow, that forgiveness may triumph over division, and that unity may be preserved.

May peace be multiplied to you. This world is not at rest. Storms rise from every corner: the storm of conflict among nations, the storm of fear within communities, the storm of doubt within hearts. But the peace that God gives is not the fragile peace of man, which depends on circumstance. It is a peace that surpasses understanding. It guards the heart. It anchors the soul. It is the gift of Christ Himself to those who trust Him.

You who belong to the Prince of Peace, do not let your heart be troubled. Let your mind be stayed on Him. In every anxiety, let prayer rise before panic. In every hardship, let trust be your testimony. Let peace rule your heart, and let that peace overflow into every place you tread. Be a peacemaker, not a peacekeeper. Bring truth where there is confusion. Bring gentleness where there is strife. Bring calm where there is noise. Do not stir controversy for the sake of clamor, but contend for peace that flows from righteousness.

And may love be multiplied to you. For love is the greatest of all. It is the very nature of God. It is the binding agent of all virtue. It is the mark by which the world will know that you belong to Christ. Let love be more than sentiment. Let it be sacrificial. Let it seek the good of others. Let it serve when it is not seen, give when it is not repaid, and endure when it is not returned. Let love break down walls of division. Let love cover offenses. Let love walk patiently through the immaturity of others, just as Christ has walked patiently with you.

Beloved, do not love in word only, but in deed and in truth. Let love shape how you speak. Let it rule how you listen. Let it govern how you respond when wronged. Let it direct your generosity. Love must be fervent, pure, and enduring—not weakened by hardship, but strengthened through it.

And let this love not only flow horizontally between one another, but vertically to the One who first loved you. Let your love for God burn with holy fire—daily, joyful, and undivided. Do not let the distractions of this world dim your affection for Him. Let your first love be your enduring love. Return to Him again and again in worship, in silence, in prayer, and in obedience.

Beloved, as mercy, peace, and love are multiplied in you, the Church becomes a beacon in a dark world. A people full of mercy stand out in a time of judgment. A people full of peace stand firm in a time of anxiety. A people full of love shine brightly in a time of selfishness and division. You are called to be such a people—not by strength of will, but by abiding in the God who provides all things richly for your good.

Do not grow weary. Do not grow cold. Do not forget who you are. Mercy has found you. Peace has steadied you. Love has claimed you. And now these must be multiplied in your fellowship, your homes, your gatherings, and your witness.

The days are not easy. The truth is under attack. False teachings multiply. The love of many grows cold. But you, dear ones, build yourselves up in your most holy faith. Pray in the Spirit. Keep yourselves in the love of God. Wait eagerly for the mercy that brings eternal life.

And may the God who called you continue to strengthen you, sanctify you, and keep you until the day of His appearing. To Him be all glory, majesty, dominion, and authority, now and forever.

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Almighty and Everlasting God, our Refuge and Stronghold, the One who was, who is, and who will forever be unshaken in truth, goodness, and glory, we come before You in reverence and wonder, acknowledging that all things flow from Your sovereign hand. From the heavens above to the breath in our lungs, from the mystery of redemption to the simplicity of daily provision, You are the Giver of every good and perfect gift. And among these gifts—so essential, so profound—we thank You for mercy, for peace, and for love. These are not mere sentiments, but the very essence of Your presence among us.

Lord, we ask not only for mercy to be shown to us, but for it to be multiplied within us. Let mercy reign in our thinking, saturate our speech, and govern our actions. We are ever in need of Your mercy, for we are frail and forgetful, prone to wander and slow to understand. We confess that we have often expected from others what we ourselves cannot give—perfection, patience, unwavering strength. Yet You, O God, are rich in mercy. You stoop low to lift us, You withhold the wrath we deserve, and You clothe us in the righteousness of Your Son. Let us never take lightly the mercy we have received. Let it soften our hearts, quiet our pride, and move us toward others with compassion. Teach us to be quick to forgive, slow to condemn, and eager to restore. Let mercy flow through our lives like a river, cleansing bitterness, healing wounds, and making space for new beginnings.

And Lord, we cry out for peace—not the peace of empty silence or avoidance, but the peace that Your Spirit brings. You are the God of peace, not of confusion or strife. Speak calm into the chaos around us and within us. Where anxiety steals our focus, let Your peace take its rightful place. Where division rages—in homes, in churches, in nations—let the peace of Christ subdue every spirit of hostility and discord. Make us peacemakers in a world at war with itself. Let us not merely wish for peace, but walk in it. May Your peace be the stillness beneath our striving, the boundary to our unrest, and the guard over our hearts and minds. Let our feet be swift to carry the message of peace to those who are broken and weary. And when the storms rage—externally or deep in our souls—remind us that Your presence is our anchor, and Your Word is our unshakable foundation.

And above all, Lord, let love be multiplied—not only as a concept we affirm, but as a power we live by. You are love itself. Before the world began, love existed in Your triune fellowship. You have made Yourself known not through force or fear, but through self-giving, sacrificial love. You have called us not simply to believe in love, but to abide in it, to walk in it, to be rooted and grounded in it. Let Your love be formed in us—not a love of convenience, but a love that labors; not a love that flatters, but a love that speaks truth; not a love that grows cold when offended, but one that endures, hopes, and believes all things. Teach us to love our brothers and sisters—not in word only, but in action and sincerity. Let our gatherings be marked not by competition, but by celebration; not by suspicion, but by sincerity; not by performance, but by presence. And teach us also to love our enemies—not because they are lovable, but because You loved us when we were yet rebels. Let Your love tear down walls, overcome hatred, and bear witness to the world that we are Yours.

O God, we pray for multiplication—not of material wealth, not of worldly success, but of what is eternal. Multiply mercy where judgment has prevailed. Multiply peace where fear and conflict have taken root. Multiply love where hearts have grown cold. Let these be the evidence of Your Spirit at work within us. Let them be the legacy we pass to the next generation, and the fragrance we carry wherever You send us.

Let mercy humble us. Let peace steady us. Let love propel us. Let all three bind us together as one Body, that we may walk worthy of the calling we have received and bring glory to Your holy name. Make us vessels that carry Your mercy to the hurting, Your peace to the restless, and Your love to the unloved.

You, O Lord, are able to do far more than we ask or imagine. So we trust You not only to give what we ask, but to make us people who live what we pray. Multiply in us mercy, peace, and love—not once, not occasionally, but always, increasingly, and enduringly, until the day when we are made complete in Your presence and all things are made new.

In the name of the One who is mercy embodied, peace incarnate, and love everlasting—our Lord Jesus Christ—we pray. Amen.