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For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

In my name (επ τω ονοματ μου). They will arrogate to themselves false claims of Messiahship in (on the basis of) the name of Chris…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

Take heed, etc. He first gives them a caution to beware of deception. They were to be constantly on their guard, as many would arise to de…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ — It is better to translate this as, the Christ. No direct fulfi…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceiv…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Remigius of Auxerre: The Lord, continuing His walk, arrives at the Mount of Olives, having foretold along the way the destruct…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

One of the greatest temptations in times of difficulty is to follow blindly any self-proclaimed savior who promises help (i.e., false christs). Tho…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

For many shall come in my name. He does not yet speak generally of false and perverse doctrines, but refers to one class that was a kind o…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For many shall come in my name
by his orders, or with delegated powers and authority from him; but should assume the…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Here, the multiple provocations of the Jews were recounted; now, the preparation for Christ’s departure through the instruction of His disciples is…

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