Jude 1:11 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Bible Comments

Cain] The Jews spoke of Cain as the first 'freethinker,' and these unbelievers would be his followers in that respect. Holy Scripture, however, tells us that Cain destroyed his brother, and these men were doing the same. The mention of Balaam brings in a new fault—their treacherous, hypocritical greed. Core] RV 'Korah': cp. Numbers 16.

Jude 1:11

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.