For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, also the elect.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That they may lead astray (προς το αποπλαναιν). With a view to leading off (προς and the infinitive). Matthew 24:24 has…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.

Standing where it ought not.—St. …

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

Theophylact of Ohrid: After the Lord had finished all that concerned Jerusalem, He now speaks of the coming of Antichrist, …

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The section (vv.5–23) ends as it began, with a warning against false Christs. A crisis like that of the fall of the city would be sure to produce m…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise
As there did, both before and after the destruction of Jerusalem:

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin swiftly. Here we have a prediction of that ruin, …

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