11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
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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.
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
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Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)
(vv. 4-31)The disciples had asked concerning the times, When shall these things be ? Christ gives them no answer to that, after what number of days and years his prediction should be accomplished, for it is not for us to know the times (Acts 1:7); but they had asked, What shall be the sign ? That question he answers fully, for we are concerned to understand the signs of the times , Matt. 16:3. Now the proph…
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