Translations
Original
Notes
Cain: Refer to Genesis 4:1–16.
Balaam: Refer to the study note on 2 Peter 2:15.
Korah: Refer to Numbers 16:1–35.
This section explains "designated long ago for condemnation" in 1:4 by using Old Testament examples of God's judgment on false teachers.
Parallels
People
Balaam: A prophet hired to curse Israel but blessed them instead Cain: Adam and Eve's firstborn son, killed his brother Abel Korah: Levite rebel leader; his descendants became temple servants
Glossary
Balaam Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Cain (Person) Core Covet, Covetousness Darkness Haggai, Book of Juda (Person) Jude, Letter of Korah Nicolaitans Numbers, Book of Peter, Second Letter of
Topics
Abel and Cain Anarchy: General Scriptures Concerning Balaam: Covetousness of Cain: Son of Adam: Jealousy and Crime of Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Covetousness: Balaam Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Doctrines: False Hell: The Future Home of the Wicked Heresy: Teachers of, Among Early Christians Hypocrisy: Balaam Korah: Jealous of Moses, Leads Two-Hundred and Fifty Princes in an Insurrection Religious Zeal: General Scriptures Concerning Reprobacy: General Scriptures Concerning Worldliness: Balaam Worldliness: General Scriptures Concerning