Matthew 24:24

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Summary

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

There

Matthew 24:5

2 Peter 2:1

2 Peter 3:17

Insomuch

General references

Bible References

There

for many will come bearing the name of the Messiah, and saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will mislead many people.

Now there were false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you too, who will insidiously introduce destructive heresies and deny the Master who has bought them, thus bringing on themselves swift destruction.

So, dearly beloved, since you have been forewarned, you must always be on your guard against being led astray by the errors of lawless men, and so against falling away from your present firmness;

Insomuch

All that my Father gives to me will come to me, and I will never, no, never reject anyone who comes to me,

and I give to them eternal life, and they shall never get lost, and no one shall snatch them out of my hand.

Yes, we know that all things go on working together for the good of those who keep on loving God, who are called in accordance with God's purpose.

But God's foundation stands unshaken, with these inscriptions: "The Lord knows the people who belong to Him" and "Everyone who bears the name of the Lord must abstain from evil."

who are always guarded by the power of God through faith, in order that you may receive that final salvation which will be ready to be uncovered for you at the last time.

We know that no one who is born of God makes a practice of sinning, but the Son who was born of God continues to keep him, and the evil one cannot touch him.

So the huge dragon, the ancient serpent, called the devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world, was hurled down to the earth, and his angels were hurled down with him.

Permission was given to him to make war on God's people and to conquer them; authority was given to him over every tribe, people, language, and nation.

General references

Many false prophets will appear and mislead many people;

"If anyone says to you at that time, 'Look! Here is the Christ,' or, 'Look! There He is,' do not believe it.

And men will say to you, 'Look! There he is!' or, 'Look! Here He is!' Do not start in pursuit of Him,

And now I have told you this before it takes place, that when it does take place you may believe in me.