Jude 1:14-15
“And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints, To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds.”
King James Version
Jude cites Enoch's ancient prophecy of the Lord coming with His holy myriads to execute judgment on the ungodly.
Fulfillment References
📚 1 Enoch 1:9 Deuteronomy 33:2 Zechariah 14:5 Revelation 19:14
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe 'Lord' who comes with His myriads for judgment is Jesus; apostolic believers are among the saints who accompany the one Lord (cf. Rev. 19:14).
JewishQuotes 1 Enoch 1:9, a Second-Temple Jewish apocalypse; the motif of God coming with His holy myriads draws on Deuteronomy 33:2 and Zechariah 14:5.
CatholicThe Lord's coming in judgment with His saints/angels; citing Enoch is apostolic use of a known tradition, not canonizing the book.
ProtestantChrist's coming with His holy ones to judge the ungodly; debated whether 'saints' are angels or glorified believers.
OrthodoxThe glorious advent of the Lord with His hosts for judgment, in continuity with the prophets.
DispensationalThe return of Christ with His saints (cf. Rev. 19:14) to execute judgment, after the tribulation.
AcademicA notable NT citation of 1 Enoch, illuminating early Christian use of Second-Temple apocalyptic traditions.
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