Jude 1:11

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.

Cross-reference

In Numbers 31:16, Balaam's advice to cause Israel's sin at Peor is the very 'error' Jude mentions—seeking gain.

In Zechariah 11:17, woe to the worthless shepherd who deserts the flock — similar to the woe on false teachers here.

In Matthew 23:13-16, Jesus' woes against Pharisees mirror Jude's condemnation—both denounce religious hypocrisy and leading others astray.

In Genesis 4:5-14, Cain's murder of Abel reveals the 'way of Cain'—envy and violence that Jude warns against.

In Ezekiel 13:3, woe to foolish prophets who follow their own spirit — directly paralleling the woe on false teachers here.

In Luke 11:42-47, Jesus' woes on Pharisees and lawyers echo Jude's warning—same pattern of exposing false teachers.

Numbers 26:9-10 records Korah's company being swallowed up and becoming a warning, directly matching Jude's reference to their destruction.

2 Peter 2:15 also describes following Balaam's way for love of gain, directly paralleling Jude's 'error of Balaam for profit'.

1 John 3:12 Allusion

In 1 John 3:12, Cain's motive—evil deeds and envy of righteousness—explains the 'way of Cain' Jude condemns.

Numbers 16:1-35 gives the full account of Korah's rebellion—the event Jude says the ungodly perished in as a warning.

Revelation 2:14 expands on Balaam's teaching of idolatry and immorality, the same error Jude condemns as a corrupting influence.

Hebrews 13:5 Related theme

In Hebrews 13:5, the command to avoid love of money directly opposes Balaam's profit-driven error.

In Hebrews 11:4, Abel's faithful offering contrasts with Cain's rejected one, clarifying the 'way of Cain' as unrighteousness.

In 1 Timothy 6:10, love of money causes straying from faith and sorrows—a direct parallel to the greed and perishing in Jude.

2 Peter 2:3 Parallel

In 2 Peter 2:3, false teachers' greed for profit echoes the 'error of Balaam for profit' in Jude.

Micah 3:11 Parallel

Micah 3:11 condemns priests and prophets who minister for money, directly paralleling Balaam's error of seeking gain in Jude 1:11.

In 1 Timothy 6:5, men think godliness is a means of gain—exactly the error of Balaam for profit Jude warns about.

1 Timothy 3:3 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 3:3, leaders must be 'not greedy for money,' directly opposing the greed for profit Jude condemns.

In 1 Thessalonians 2:5, Paul denies using flattery or covetousness—contrasting the greedy, profit-driven error of Balaam in Jude.

Luke 22:5 Parallel

In Luke 22:5, Judas agrees to betray Jesus for money, illustrating the profit-driven error of Balaam in Jude.

In 2 Peter 2:14, hearts trained in greed mirror Balaam's error, reinforcing the warning against profit-driven teachers.

Mark 14:11 Parallel

In Mark 14:11, Judas betrays Jesus for money—a direct NT example of the greed for profit Jude condemns as Balaam's error.

Ezekiel 22:12 denounces bribery and extortion for gain, paralleling the love of money that led to Balaam's error in Jude 1:11.

Genesis 4:8 Allusion

Genesis 4:8 is Cain's murder of Abel, the 'way of Cain' Jude condemns as a pattern of hatred and violence.

Numbers 16:33 describes the earth swallowing Korah's group alive, exactly the 'perished in Korah's rebellion' Jude cites as judgment.

Numbers 22:7 shows Balaam receiving fees for divination — the profit motive behind his error condemned in Jude.

Numbers 22:19 shows Balaam pressing God for permission to go — revealing his persistent desire for reward despite God's initial refusal.

Numbers 22:23 depicts Balaam beating his donkey, blind to the angel — illustrating his spiritual blindness central to his error.

Isaiah 56:11 condemns shepherds greedy for gain, directly illustrating Balaam's error in Jude 1:11 who sought profit.

Habakkuk 2:9 woes against building with violent gain, matching the greed of Balaam in Jude 1:11 condemned by God.

Numbers 24:17 contains Balaam's true prophecy of a star from Jacob — ironic contrast: he prophesied truth while being an agent of error.

Joshua 13:22 recounts Balaam's death alongside Israel's conquest — confirming the divine judgment on the 'way of Balaam'.

In Deuteronomy 23:4, the hiring of Balaam to curse Israel ties to 'for the sake of gain'—shows his mercenary motive.

In Philippians 4:17, Paul says he does not seek gifts, contrasting with the profit-seeking greed condemned in Jude.

Numbers 22:5 begins Balaam's story with Balak's request to curse Israel, the context for the error of Balaam Jude mentions.

Numbers 16:40 shows Korah's rebellion became a lasting warning against unauthorized worship, reinforcing Jude's cautionary use.

1 Timothy 6:9 Related theme

In 1 Timothy 6:9, desire to be rich leads to temptation and destruction, paralleling the ruin from greedy profit in Jude.

Isaiah 3:9 Parallel

In Isaiah 3:9, a woe is pronounced on those who flaunt sin — echoing the woe on false teachers here who follow Cain, Balaam, and Korah.

Isaiah 3:11 Parallel

In Isaiah 3:11, woe to the wicked who receive retribution — mirroring the judgment pronounced on these false teachers.