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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)