Matthew 24:4

Translations

Modern

Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Traditional

And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

Literal

And answering, Jesus said to them, “Take heed, lest anyone may lead you astray.

Latin

Et respondens Jesus, dixit eis: Videte ne quis vos seducat:

Original

Greek

English

Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Notes

Matthew 24:4–8

Jesus warned his disciples not to be tricked by false messiahs and not to lose hope when disasters come. These things do not mean the end has come right away. History must follow the course God has set. The signs in Matthew 24:4–8 are not the end themselves but events that come before the end.

Matthew 24:1–31

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Theme notes and profiles

Curses and Blessings The Day Is Coming

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Related verses

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world.
2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.
Jeremiah 29:8
For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.
Colossians 2:8
See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
Ephesians 5:6
Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
Luke 21:8
Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.
Mark 13:5–6
Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
Ephesians 4:14
Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.
2 Corinthians 11:13–15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
2 Peter 2:1–3
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.
Colossians 2:18
Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you with speculation about what he has seen. Such a person is puffed up without basis by his unspiritual mind.

Parallels

Mark 13:1–8 Luke 21:5–9

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Heedfulness: Necessary: Against False Christs, and False Prophets Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Revelations by: Antichrist Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Manipulation the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

Matthew 24:4

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