## Jude, a servant of ##

Jude is the brother of James. Alternate translation: "I am Jude, a servant of." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])

## and brother of James ##

James and Jude are half brothers of Jesus.

## beloved in God the Father ##

"God the Father loves you"

## and kept for Jesus Christ ##

"and protected now that they believe in Jesus Christ"

## mercy to you and peace and love be multiplied ##

"You" refers to all the Christians who were to receive this letter. Alternate translation: "may mercy, peace and love be increased many times for you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-you]])