Matthew 24:5

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Summary

Matthew 24:5

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

In

Revelation 13:8

General references

Matthew 24:11

Mark 13:21

Bible References

In

Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

But the Lord said to me, “These prophets are prophesying a lie in My name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.

I did not send these prophets,
yet they ran with a message.
I did not speak to them,
yet they prophesied.

I have come in My Father’s name, yet you don’t accept Me. If someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.

Not long ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and a group of about 400 men rallied to him. He was killed, and all his partisans were dispersed and came to nothing.

A man named Simon had previously practiced sorcery in that city and astounded the Samaritan people, while claiming to be somebody great.

All those who live on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name was not written from the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who was slaughtered.

General references

Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

“Then if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah! Look—there!’ do not believe it!