Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.
Parallel translations
- WEB For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.
- KJV For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
- NKJV For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He, ’ and will deceive many.
- NASB Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and they will mislead many.
- NLT for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.
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Quick answer
Many imposters will come claiming his name and authority, deceiving many. Believers must not follow them.
Overview
False messiahs and self-appointed leaders would arise, some even claiming Jesus' own title. History has repeatedly proven this true, from the first century to today. Jesus forewarns his people so they will cling to him and his word rather than chase every charismatic claimant, knowing the genuine Christ comes openly and gloriously, not in hidden whispers.
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 10
- Mark 13:22For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- John 5:43I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.
- 1 Jn 4:1Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
- Acts 5:36–39Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.
- John 8:24That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
- Matt 24:11and many false prophets will arise and mislead many.
- Matt 24:5For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
- Matt 24:23–24At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
- Jer 14:14“The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds.
- Jer 23:21–25I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.
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