Luke 21:8

“Make sure you're not deceived,” Jesus warned them. “Many people will come claiming to be me, saying, ‘Here I am!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ but don't follow them.

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In The King James Version

And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

In Context

7“Teacher, when will this happen?” they asked him. “What will be the sign that these things are about to happen?”

9When you hear of wars and revolutions, don't be frightened, because these things have to happen first, but the end won't come immediately.

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Cross References

Matthew 3:2“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has arrived!”

Matthew 24:4“Make sure no one misleads you,” Jesus replied.

Matthew 24:23So if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here's the Messiah,’ or, ‘There he is,’ don't believe it.

Mark 13:21So if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah,’ or ‘Look, there he is,’ don't believe it.

John 5:43For I've come to represent my Father, and you won't accept me; but if someone comes representing themselves, then you accept them!

Acts 5:36Some time ago Theudas tried to make a name for himself, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed and all who followed him were scattered and it came to nothing.

Matthew Henry on Luke 21:6-20

Judgments Predicted. 5 And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, 6 As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 7 And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? 8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time… Read the whole commentary →

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