Jude 1:3
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.
Cross-reference
2 Timothy 4:7 describes Paul's 'fought the good fight' and 'kept the faith' — a personal fulfillment of Jude's call to contend.
Philippians 1:27 uses 'striving together for the faith' — the same corporate call to defend the gospel as Jude's 'contend earnestly'.
In Galatians 2:5, Paul refuses to yield to false brothers to preserve gospel truth — mirroring Jude's call to contend for the faith.
In 1 Corinthians 15:3, Paul delivers the core gospel he received — directly paralleling the faith 'once for all delivered' that Jude refers to.
1 Timothy 1:18 exhorts Timothy to 'wage the good warfare' — military imagery similar to Jude's call to contend for the faith.
In Acts 20:27, Paul declares the whole counsel of God — echoing the complete faith 'once for all delivered' that Jude urges contending for.
1 Timothy 6:12 directly commands 'fight the good fight of faith' — the identical concept as contending for the faith in Jude.
2 Peter 1:12-15 shows Peter's similar urgency to remind believers of the truth — both apostles write to reinforce the faith against false teaching.
2 Peter 3:1 states Peter's purpose to stir up by reminder — mirroring Jude's urgency to contend for the faith delivered once for all.
In 2 Peter 3:2, the call to remember apostolic teaching reinforces the 'faith once for all delivered' that Jude exhorts defending.
Acts 4:12 declares salvation only in Jesus — underscoring why Jude calls believers to contend for the once-for-all delivered faith.
Acts 15:2 records Paul and Barnabas disputing over circumcision—a direct instance of contending for the faith delivered to the saints.
Titus 1:9 calls elders to hold sound doctrine to rebuke contradictors—directly echoing Jude's contend for the faith.
In Galatians 2:11, Paul opposed Peter publicly over hypocrisy—a specific instance of contending for gospel integrity.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Paul commands standing firm and holding traditions—directly analogous to contending for the delivered faith.
In Proverbs 28:4, those who keep the law contend with lawbreakers — directly parallel to Jude's call to contend for the faith.
In Ephesians 4:5, 'one faith' echoes the apostolic faith once delivered—highlighting the unity of doctrine to be contended for.
Hebrews 13:9 warns against strange teachings—reinforcing Jude's urgency to contend for the once-delivered faith.
Revelation 2:13 commends holding fast Christ's name—an example of contending for the faith under pressure.
Acts 19:8 depicts Paul reasoning and persuading in the synagogue—an active defense of the faith that Jude commands.
Acts 18:4-6 shows Paul reasoning despite opposition—a picture of the perseverance needed to contend for the faith.
Acts 17:3 describes Paul explaining and proving the gospel—illustrating the active defense Jude urges.
Acts 9:29 shows Paul disputing with Hellenists—a concrete example of contending for the faith as Jude urges.
Acts 9:22 shows Saul proving Jesus is the Christ—a direct example of the kind of contending Jude calls for.
Acts 6:8-10 depicts Stephen contending with wisdom and Spirit—a model for the defense Jude commands.
Jeremiah 9:3 describes falsehood prevailing—the very threat Jude warns against, making the call to contend urgent.
In Colossians 2:6, Paul exhorts walking in Christ as received—a call to persevere in the faith, supporting Jude's urgency.
1 Thessalonians 2:2 shows Paul's boldness in conflict while preaching — a personal example of contending for the gospel under pressure.
In Galatians 5:1, Paul urges standing firm in freedom—a parallel call to resist false teaching that enslaves.
Romans 15:15 has Paul writing boldly as a reminder—parallel to Jude's purpose of reminding readers to contend for the faith.
2 Timothy 1:13 urges holding to the pattern of sound words — preserving the faith once delivered, similar to Jude's exhortation.
Titus 1:4 uses 'common faith'—the same shared belief Jude calls 'common salvation', reinforcing the need to defend it.
Acts 14:22 encourages continuing in the faith through tribulation, reinforcing the perseverance behind Jude's call to contend.
2 Peter 1:1 speaks of a 'faith of equal standing'—echoing Jude's common faith and underscoring the shared treasure to be defended.