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 perish…

King James Version

"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, King James Version

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Jude 1 — Context

8

Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.

9

Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.

10

But these speak evil of those things which they know not: but what they know naturally, as brute beasts, in those things they corrupt themselves.

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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.

12

These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;

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Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever.

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And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

Jude 1:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Jude 1:11 say?
Jude 1:11 in the King James Version reads: “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.”
Where is Jude 1:11 in the Bible?
Jude 1:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Jude, chapter 1, verse 11.
Who wrote Jude?
Jude is traditionally attributed to Jude, half-brother of Jesus and brother of James. It was written c. AD 65–80.
What is the book of Jude about?
Jude calls Christians to "contend earnestly for the faith" against false teachers who twist grace into license. The book gathers vivid Old Testament warnings and ends with one of Scripture's most beloved benedictions to "him that is able to keep you from falling."
What are the major themes of Jude?
Jude explores themes including Contending for the Faith, False Teachers, Mercy, Preservation. These themes shape the meaning and context of Jude 1:11.
What translation should I read Jude 1:11 in?
Jude 1:11 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Jude 1:11?
Jude 1:11 reads (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.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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