(1) Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the (d) common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort [you] that ye should (e) earnestly contend for the faith which was (f) once delivered unto the saints.
(1) The goal of this epistle, is to affirm the godly as opposed to certain wicked men both in true doctrine and good conduct.
(d) Of those things that pertain to the salvation of all of us.
(e) That you should defend the faith with all the strength you can muster, both by true doctrine and good example of life.
(f) Which was once given, that it may never be changed.