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Look Beneath the Surface
Commentators stress that false prophets are dangerous precisely because they appear harmless, pious, and orthodox. They come in "sheep's clothing," using the right language and showing an outward appearance of holiness. Jesus warns believers to be discerning and not to judge by outward appearances alone, as the disguise is intentionally plausible to hide their true nature.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 7:15
18th Century
Theologian
False prophets. The word prophet originally means one who foretells future events. As prophets, however, were commonly regarded as public …
AT Robertson
On Matthew 7:15
False prophets (των ψευδοπροφητων). There were false prophets in the time of the Old Testament prophets. Jesus will predict "false…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 7:15
19th Century
Preacher
Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing,
Dressed like Elijah.
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 7:15
Jesus foresaw the continued existence of his newly formed community for a sustained period. He was doubtless steeped in the OT reports of earlier f…
John Calvin
On Matthew 7:15
16th Century
Theologian
But beware of false prophets: these words were intended to teach that the Church would be exposed to various deceptions, and that conseque…
John Gill
On Matthew 7:15
17th Century
Pastor
Beware of false prophets
Or false teachers; for not such who pretended to foretell things to come, but such who set …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 7:15–20
17th Century
Minister
Nothing prevents people so much from entering the strait gate, and becoming true followers of Christ, as the carnal, soothing, flattering doctrines…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 7:15–29
13th Century
Philosopher
He gives precautions concerning those against whom one should be on guard. Now, they are described by their profession as prophets.
But one …