Matthew 24:5
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.In other versions
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.
ASV
For people will come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and a number will be turned from the true way through them.
BBE
For many shall come in my name, saying, *I* am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
DBY
For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray.
WEB
for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall lead many astray,
YLT
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
ENG
For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and will deceive many.
WBT
For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
BSB
In context
3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?
4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
6And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
Cross-references
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