'Prophets' in the Bible

As it is written in the prophets, "Behold, I send my messenger before your face, who will prepare your way before you.

But others said, "He is Elijah." Others said, "He is a prophet, or like one of the prophets."

They told him, "John the Baptizer, and others say Elijah, but others: one of the prophets."

For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.