Matthew 24:5

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Matthew 24:5

BSB

For many will come in My name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many.

AKJV

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

CPDV

For many will come in my name saying, 'I am the Christ.' And they will lead many astray.

ERV

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

NHEB

For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and will lead many astray.

SMT

For many shall come upon my name, saying, I am Christ; and deceive many.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Matthew 24:5

ForG1063Conjunction manyG4183AdjectiveshallcomeG2064Verb inG1909Preposition myG3450 nameG3686Noun Neuter sayingG3004Verb IG1473 amG1510Verb ChristG5547Adjective andG2532ConjunctionshalldeceiveG4105Verb manyG4183Adjective

Commentary for Matthew 24:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Matthew 24:5

Summary

False messiahs will arise deceiving

Place

Mount of Olives

Event

Jesus prophesies false messiahs

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD