diff --git a/build.gradle b/build.gradle
index 55fd7c3..9b09145 100644
--- a/build.gradle
+++ b/build.gradle
@@ -27,8 +27,8 @@ plugins {
     id "org.ajoberstar.git-publish" version "4.1.1"
 }
 
-if(JavaVersion.current() != JavaVersion.VERSION_11) {
-    throw new GradleException("Please use Java 11 to execute this Gradle build")
+if(!JavaVersion.current().isCompatibleWith(JavaVersion.VERSION_11)) {
+    throw new GradleException("Please use Java 11 or above to execute this Gradle build")
 }
 
 project.version.with {