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Deception Will Be Convincing
Commentators warn that the false Christs and prophets Jesus speaks of will not be obvious frauds. They will perform 'signs and wonders' so powerful that their deception will seem real. Their explicit goal is to lead people astray, so believers must be prepared for sophisticated and supernaturally-charged falsehoods.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 13:22
That they may lead astray (προς το αποπλαναιν). With a view to leading off (προς and the infinitive). Matthew 24:24 has…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:14–23
19th Century
Bishop
But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.
Standing where it ought not.—St. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:22
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…
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John Gill
On Mark 13:22
17th Century
Pastor
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise
As there did, both before and after the destruction of Jerusalem:
Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:14–23
17th Century
Minister
The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin swiftly. Here we have a prediction of that ruin, …