For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Parallel translations
- WEB For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.
- BSB Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will 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.
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Cross-references · 10
- Mark 13:22For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
- John 5:43I am come in my Father’s name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.
- 1 Jn 4:1Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.
- Acts 5:36–39For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought.
- John 8:24I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am he, ye shall die in your sins.
- Matt 24:11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
- Matt 24:5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
- Matt 24:23–24Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.
- Jer 14:14Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.
- Jer 23:21–25I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
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