Jude 1:11

God’s Judgment on the Ungodly · Jude 1:3–16
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Translations

Modern
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.
Traditional
Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core.
Literal
Woe to them, because they went in the way of Cain, and they rushed for profit to the error of Balaam, and they perished in the rebellion of Korah.
Latin
Væ illis, quia in via Cain abierunt, et errore Balaam mercede effusi sunt, et in contradictione Core perierunt!

Original

Greek
English
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.

Notes

This section explains "designated long ago for condemnation" in 1:4 by using Old Testament examples of God's judgment on false teachers.

Theme notes and profiles

Balaam

Parallels

2 Peter 3:1–7

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