Jude

Jude was the seventh son of Joseph and Mary, one of Jesus' younger brothers, twelve years younger than Jesus. 124:3.4

In the Urantia Book

Attitude

• Jude, active with Zealots, clashed with civil authorities due to his hasty and patriotic nature, causing trouble for Jesus. 128:6.4-7
• Jude, despite his perplexity, became a firm believer in Jesus and his mission on earth, expressing his faith even though he did not fully understand. 137:3.3 137:5.2
• Jude, after talking with David and Salome, believed Jesus had risen at the third appearance in Bethany. 190:2.2
• James and Jude feared for their safety and sought to persuade Jesus to come home with them amid rumors of his arrest. 154:6.2
• Jude's unstable temperament caused constant conflict within the family, despite his high ideals. 127:4.7 128:7.3-4
• Despite ongoing friction with Jesus, Jude found success in cultivating strong and harmonious relationships with his siblings. 124:4.3
• Jesus' decision not to select Jude as an apostle created a rift with his family that persisted throughout his ministry. 138:0.1

Life facts

• On June 24, A.D. 5, Jude was born amidst complications, leading Jesus to take on adult responsibilities at an early age due to Mary's serious illness. 124:3.4
• Jude faithfully sent funds home each month, fulfilling his duty to his family with unwavering commitment. 128:7.11
• After hearing the voice at Jesus' baptism, James and Jude sought counsel with him about their plans. (135:8.2,6)
• Jesus sacrificed his beloved harp to pay for Jude's schooling, losing his last source of recreation. 127:4.10
• After visiting Jude at home in Magdala, Jesus sent his apostles on to Cana for a wedding, while preparing to meet his mother at Capernaum. 137:3.1 137:5.2
• Simon and Jude were married in early March, A.D. 24, awaiting Jesus' consent. 134:1.4
• Jude frequently came to Capernaum to hear Jesus talk in the synagogue and became convinced of his greatness after spending time with him. 129:1.13
• Jesus punished Jude on three occasions for his deliberate violations of the family rules. 127:4.3
• Jude ran away from his uncle's farm to become a fisherman with Jesus' guidance. 128:7.8
• Jude searched for Jesus after Cana, only to find he had departed for Capernaum with his newly chosen disciple-apostles. 137:5.1
• Rachel, the sister-in-law of Jude, was one of the ten women commissioned by Jesus for ministering work in the kingdom. 150:1.1
• Jesus took Jude on a trip to Passover, but they ended up being taken to a military prison after Jude got into trouble with a Roman guard. 128:6.3-8
• Jude witnessed Jesus' crucifixion alongside Mary, Ruth, and John. 186:0.3 187:2.7 187:3.2 187:5.1
• Jude witnessed Jesus' 4th appearance, when he spoke of doubt and urged them to embrace the truth in the Father's kingdom. 190:2.6

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Jesus' brother, Jude 124:3.4 — Mt 13:55; Mk 6:3.
• Wedding in Cana 137:3.1 — Jn 2:1-2.
• Group to Capernaum 137:5.1 — Jn 2:12.
• The Women's Corps 150:1.1 — Lk 8:2-3.
• Jesus' family arrives 187:2.7 — Mt 27:56.
• People watching 187:3.2 — Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41; Lk 23:48-49; Jn 19:25.
• Darkness; sand storm 187:5.1 — Mt 27:45; Mk 15:33; Lk 23:44-45a.

Where it appears

Jude is linked in 31 paragraphs of the text.

See also

• Jesus:family

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