Jude 1:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Jude 1:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Jude 1:11 is a verse from the book of Jude in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perishe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Jude 1:11 — KJV
“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.”
— Jude 1:11 (KJV)
Jude 1:11 in Context — About the Book of Jude
Jude planned a friendly letter about salvation but grabbed a trumpet instead: contend for the faith once delivered to the saints. In twenty-five verses he exposes infiltrating false teachers, then closes with one of Scripture's greatest benedictions — to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling.
Cross-References for Jude 1:11
“And when they were gone out of the city, and not yet far off, Joseph said unto his steward, Up, follow after the men; and when thou dost overtake them, say unto them, Wherefore have ye rewarded evil for good?”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:11: gone, after, reward
“And the men pursued after them the way to Jordan unto the fords: and as soon as they which pursued after them were gone out, they shut the gate.”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:11: gone, way, after
“And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo the Ahohite, one of the three mighty men with David, when they defied the Philistines that were there gathered together to battle, and the men of Israel were gone away:”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:11: gone, way, after
“[To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.] Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:11: gone, ran, after
“How canst thou say, I am not polluted, I have not gone after Baalim? see thy way in the valley, know what thou hast done: thou art a swift dromedary traversing her ways; thou art...: or, O swift dromedary”
Shares key themes with Jude 1:11: gone, way, after
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