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| General Epistles |
| The seven letters - James; 1 and 2 Peter; 1, 2, and 3 John; and Jude - have been known since the fourth century, as the Catholic or General Epistles.The designation refers to the fact, unlike the Pauline Epistles, they are not addressed to particular churches or to individuals but rather to a wider circle and even to the Church as a whole. The earliest designation of these letters was the word "catholic" used in the sense of "universal"; "general" is a more recent term of this group of Epistles. |
| James |
| 1 Peter |
| 2 Peter |
| 1 John |
| 2 John |
| 3 John |
| Jude |
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| Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited. |
| Romans 12: 9-16 |
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