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A Threat From Within
Commentators emphasize that the "false prophets" Jesus warns about are primarily false teachers who arise from within the Christian community. Scholars like John Gill point to early heretics who denied core doctrines, while Charles Spurgeon applies the warning to all ages. This highlights the need for believers to exercise discernment against those who corrupt the faith from the inside.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 24:11
18th Century
Theologian
And many false prophets. Many men, pretending to be prophets, or foretellers of future events. This refers not to the false Messiahs of wh…
AT Robertson
On Matthew 24:11
False prophets (ψευδοπροφητα). Jesus had warned against them in the Sermon on the Mount (7:15). They are still coming.
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:11–12
19th Century
Preacher
What could not be accomplished by persecutors outside the Church, and traitors inside, would be attempted by teachers of heresy: Many false pro…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:11
During the “birth pains” (v.8) Jesus’ disciples will be persecuted and killed. “You” quite clearly extends beyond the immediate disciples and inclu…
John Calvin
On Matthew 24:11
16th Century
Theologian
And many false prophets will arise. This warning differs from the former, in which Christ foretold that many would come in his name.
John Gill
On Matthew 24:11
17th Century
Pastor
And many false prophets shall rise
Out of, from among the churches of Christ; at least under the name of Christians;…
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:4–28
17th Century
Minister
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
On Matthew 24:1–14
13th Century
Philosopher
Here, the multiple provocations of the Jews were recounted; now, the preparation for Christ’s departure through the instruction of His disciples is…