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They have left the straight path and wandered off to follow the path of Balaam, the son of Bosor,Beor">[fn] who loved the reward he got for doing wrong.Numbers 22:5,7, 21,23, 28; Jude 1:11;">[xr]

By talking high-sounding nonsense and using sinful cravings of the flesh, they entice people who have just escaped from those who live in error.Acts 2:40; 2 Peter 1:4,20; Jude 1:16;">[xr]

First of all you must understand this: In the last days mockers will come and, following their own desires, will ridicule us1 Timothy 4:1; 2 Timothy 3:1; 2 Peter 2:10; Jude 1:18;">[xr]

Do not be like Cain,Not like Cain">[fn] who was from the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he murder him? Because his own deeds were evil and his brother's were righteous.Genesis 4:4,8; Hebrews 11:4; Jude 1:11;">[xr]

From[fn] Jude, a servant[fn] of Jesus Christ and yet a brother of James, to those who have been called, who are loved[fn] by God the Father and kept safe by Jesus Christ.[xr]

But I have a few things against you: You have there some who hold to the teaching of Balaam, the one who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the people of Israel so that they would eat food sacrificed to idols and practice immorality.Numbers 24:14; 25:1; 31:16; Acts 15:29; 1 Corinthians 6:13; 8:9-10; 10:19-20; 2 Peter 2:15; Jude 1:11; Revelation 1:20;">[xr]

But you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me in white clothes because they are worthy.Acts 1:15; Jude 1:23; Revelation 4:4; 6:11;">[xr]

In their mouth no lie was found. They are blameless.Psalm 32:2; Zephaniah 3:13; Ephesians 5:27; Jude 1:24;">[xr]

He captured the dragon, that ancient serpent, who is the devil and Satan, and tied him up for a thousand years.2 Peter 2:4; Jude 1:6; Revelation 12:9;">[xr]