Expositor's Bible Commentary Commentary Matthew 24:5

"For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray." — Matthew 24:5 (ASV)

One of the greatest temptations in times of difficulty is to follow blindly any self-proclaimed savior who promises help (i.e., false christs). Those who “come in my name” claim to be Christ himself. They come as if they were he. Wouldbe deliverers have appeared in every age, not least the first century (Acts 5:36).