Mark 13:22

For false christs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen.

Text-Critical English NT

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For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

In Context

21If anyone says to you at that time, ‘Behold, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘Behold, there he is!’ do not believe him.

23So you must watch out! Behold, I have told you everything in advance.

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Cross References

Matthew 7:15“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Mark 13:6For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and will lead many astray.

John 10:27My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.

2 Timothy 2:19Nevertheless, the foundation of God stands firm, having this seal: “The Lord knows those who are his,” and, “Everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord must depart from unrighteousness.”

1 John 2:26I have written these things to you concerning those who are trying to deceive you.

Revelation 13:13He performed great signs, even making fire come down from heaven to earth in the presence of the people.

Matthew Henry on Mark 13:15-24

The Destruction of the Temple Foretold. 14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains: 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give… Read the whole commentary →

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