Matthew 24:11

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Matthew 24:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

and many false prophets will arise and mislead many.

King James Version KJV

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

American Standard Version ASV

And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray.

Bible in Basic English BBE

And a number of false prophets will come, causing error.

Free Bible Version FBV

Many false prophets will come and deceive many people.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And many false prophets shall arise, and shall deceiue many.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

'And many false prophets shall arise, and shall lead many astray;

World English Bible WEB

Many false prophets will arise and will lead many astray.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

And many false prophets will rise, and will deceive many.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And many false prophets shall rise, and shall seduce many.

Translation for Translators T4T

Many will come saying that they are prophets, but they will be lying, and they will deceive many people.

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Matthew 24:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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GRK και πολλοι ψευδοπροφηται εγερθησονται και πλανησουσιν πολλους

και kai G2532 and Conj

πολλοι polus G4183 much Adj-NPM

ψευδοπροφηται pseudoprophētēs G5578 false prophet Noun-NPM

εγερθησονται egeirō G1453 to arise Verb-FPI-3P

και kai G2532 and Conj

πλανησουσιν planaō G4105 to lead astray Verb-FAI-3P

πολλους polus G4183 much Adj-APM

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Greek Word Reference — Matthew 24:11

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Definition: καί, conj., and __I. Copulative. __1. Connecting single words; __(a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. __(b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; __(with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. __2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. __(a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; __(b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; __(with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; __(d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; __(e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. __3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. __4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). __5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); __(a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; __(b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. __II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; __1. with subjc. (cl.); __(a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . __2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); __(a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; __(b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). __3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. __4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

πολλοι polus G4183 "much" Adj-NPM

This word means much or many, and is used to describe things like large crowds, as in Mark 5:24, or a great amount of time, as in Matthew 25:19. It emphasizes the magnitude of something.

Definition: πολύς, πολλή, πολύ, [in LXX chiefly for רַב and cognate forms ;] __1. as adj., much, many, great, of number, space, degree, value, time, etc.: ἀριθμός, Act.11:21; ὄχλος, Mrk.5:24; θερισμός, Mat.9:37; χόρτος, Jhn.6:10; χρόνος, Mat.25:19; γογγυσμός, Jhn.7:12; πόνος, Col.4:13; δόξα, Mat.24:30; σιγή, Act.21:40; pl., προφῆται, Mat.13:17; ὄχλοι, Mat.4:25; δαιμόνια, Mrk.1:34; δυνάμεις, Mat.7:22, __2. As subst., pl. masc, πολλοί, many (persons): Mat.7:22, Mrk.2:2, al.; with genitive partit., Mat.3:7, Luk.1:16, al.; before ἐκ, Jhn.7:31, Act.17:12; with art., οἱ π., the many, Mat.24:12, Rom.12:5, 1Co.10:17, 33 2Co.2:17; opposite to ὁ εἶς (Lft., Notes, 291), Rom.5:15, 19; neut. pl., πολλά: Mat.13:3, Mrk.5:26, al.; accusative with adverbial force, Mrk.1:45, Rom.16:6 (Deiss., LAE, 317), 1Co.16:12, Jas.3:2, al.; neut. sing., πολύ: Luk.12:48; adverbially, Mrk.12:27, al.; πολλοῦ (genitive pret.), Mat.26:9; with compar. (Bl., §44, 5), π. σπουδαιότερον, 2Co.8:22; πολλῷ πλείους, Jhn.4:41. Compar., πλείων, neut., πλεῖον and πλέον (see WH, App., 151), pl., πλείονες, -ας, -α, contr., πλείους, -ω (cf. Mayser, 69), more, greater; __1. as adj.: Jhn.15:2, Act.18:2o, Heb.3:3; before παρά, Heb.11:4 (cf. Westc, in l. Was ΠΛΙΟΝΑ here a primitive error for ΗΔΙΟΝΑ ?); pi., Act.13:31, al.; with genitive compar., Mat.21:36; with num. (ἤ of comp. omitted), Act.4:22 24:11, al. __2. As subst., οἱ π., the greater number: Act.10:32 27:12, 1Co.10:5 15:6; also (Bl., §44, 3) others, more, the more: 2Co.2:6 4:15, Php.1:14; πλείονα, Luk.11:53; πλειον, πλέον, Mat.20:10, 2Ti.3:9; with genitive comp., Mk 12:43, Luk.21:3; π. Ἰωνᾶ ὧδε, Mat.12:41; adverbially, Act.4:17 20:9 24:4. __3. As adv., πλεῖον: before ἤ, Luk.9:13; with genitive comp., Mat.5:20; πλείω: with num., Mat.26:53. Superl., πλεῖστος, -η, -ον, __(a) prop., most: Mat.11:20 21:8; adverbially, τὸ π., 1Co.14:27; __(b) elative (M, Pr., 79), very great: ὄχλος π., Mrk.4:1. (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 386 NT verses. KJV: abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly See also: 1 Corinthians 1:26; Acts 23:21; 1 Peter 1:3.

ψευδοπροφηται pseudoprophētēs G5578 "false prophet" Noun-NPM

A false prophet is someone who claims to speak for God but is actually a fake. Jesus warned about them in Matthew 7:15 and 24:11. They can be very convincing but lead people astray.

Definition: ψευδο-προφήτης, -ου, ὁ [in LXX: Zec.13:2, Jer.1:9 (Jer.6:13, al.) (נָבִיא)* ;] a false prophet (= cl. ψευδόμαντις): Mat.7:15 24:11, 24, Mrk.13:22 (see Swete, in l), Luk.6:26, Act.13:6, 2Pe.2:1, 1Jn.4:1, Rev.16:13 19:20 20:10 † (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 11 NT verses. KJV: false prophet See also: 1 John 4:1; Matthew 7:15; Revelation 16:13.

εγερθησονται egeirō G1453 "to arise" Verb-FPI-3P

To arise means to wake up or stand up, and it can also mean to raise someone from the dead, like Jesus did with Lazarus in John 12. It's about moving from a state of rest or death to being active and alive. This concept is seen in Matthew 25:7 and Mark 4:27.

Definition: ἐγείρω, [in LXX for קוּם, etc. ;] trans. (imperat. ἔγειρε used intransitively, Mat.9:5, Mrk.2:11, al.); __1. to awaken, arouse from sleep: Mrk.4:38, Act.12:7; metaphorically, of spiritual awakening, Rom.13:11 (pass.), Eph.5:14; pass., to be aroused, wake up: Mat.25:7, Mrk.4:27; ἀπὸ τ. ὕπνου, Mat.1:24. __2. Freq. in NT, to raise from the dead: νεκρούς, Jhn.5:21, Act.26:8, 2Co.1:9; ἐκ νεκρῶν, Jhn.12:1, Act.3:15, Rom.8:11, al.; pass., rise from death: Mat.11:5, Luk.7:22, Jhn.2:22, Rom.6:9, al.; ἀπὸ τ. νεκρῶν, Mat.14:2, al. __3. In late Gk., __(a) to raise, from sitting, lying, sickness; mid. and pass., to rise: Mat.9:5, 7 Mrk.1:31 9:27 10:49, al.; redundant, like Heb. קוּם, Mat.2:15 9:19, Rev.11:1 (see Dalman, 23f.); __(b) to raise up, cause to appear: Act.13:22 (cf. Jdg.2:18); τέκνα, Mat.3:9; pass., to appear: Mat.11:11, Mrk.13:22, al. __4. to rouse, stir up; pass., to rise against: Mat.24:7, Mrk.13:8. __5. Of buildings, to raise: τ. ναόν, Jhn.2:19, 20 (cf . Deu.16:22, Sir.49:13); (cf. δι-, ἐξ-, συν-εγείρω, and V. Cremer, 224). (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 132 NT verses. KJV: awake, lift (up), raise (again, up), rear up, (a-)rise (again, up), stand, take up See also: 1 Corinthians 6:14; Luke 11:31; 1 Peter 1:21.

και kai G2532 "and" Conj

And or also, a connecting word used to join ideas or words, like in Matthew 2:18 and Hebrews 1:1.

Usage: Occurs in 5212 NT verses. KJV: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet See also: 1 Corinthians 1:1; 1 Corinthians 10:4; 1 Corinthians 16:1.

πλανησουσιν planaō G4105 "to lead astray" Verb-FAI-3P

To lead someone astray or cause them to wander from the truth, as seen in Matthew 24:4-5 where Jesus warns of false prophets. This can also mean to deceive or seduce someone.

Definition: πλανάω, -ῶ (πλάνη), [in LXX chiefly for תָּעָה ;] to cause to wander, lead astray. Pass., to go astray, wander: Mat.18:12-13 Heb.11:38, 1Pe.2:25 (cf. Isa.53:6). Metaphorical, to lead astray, deceive: with accusative of person(s), Mat.24:4-5, 11 24:24, Mrk.13:5-6, Jhn.7:12, 2Ti.3:13; 1Jn.1:8 Jn 2:26 Jn 3:7, Rev.2:20 12:9 13:14 19:20 20:3, 8 20:10; pass., to be led astray, to err: Mat.22:29, Mrk.12:24, 27, Luk.21:8, Jhn.7:47, 2Ti.3:13, Tit.3:3, Heb.5:2, 2Pe.2:15, Rev.18:23; τ. καρδίᾳ, Heb.3:10; ἀπὸ τ. ἀληθείας, Jas.5:19;μὴ πλανᾶσθε, 1Co.6:9 15:33, Gal.6:7. Jas.1:16 (cf. ἀπο-πλανάω).† (AS)

Usage: Occurs in 38 NT verses. KJV: go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way See also: 1 Corinthians 6:9; Mark 13:5; 1 Peter 2:25.

πολλους polus G4183 "much" Adj-APM

This word means much or many, and is used to describe things like large crowds, as in Mark 5:24, or a great amount of time, as in Matthew 25:19. It emphasizes the magnitude of something.

Study Notes — Matthew 24:11

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Matthew 24:11 Summary
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Reflection Questions
Gill's Exposition on Matthew 24:11
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 24:11
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 24:11
Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 24:11
Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 24:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 24:11
Cambridge Bible on Matthew 24:11
Barnes' Notes on Matthew 24:11
Sermons on Matthew 24:11

Context — Witnessing to All Nations

9Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name. 10At that time many will fall away and will betray and hate one another,

11and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.

12Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 13But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	Matthew 24:24	For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
2	Matthew 7:15	Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
3	Matthew 24:5	For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
4	1 Timothy 4:1	Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
5	Mark 13:22	For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
6	Revelation 19:20	But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur.
7	1 John 2:18	Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour.
8	Jude 1:4	For certain men have crept in among you unnoticed—ungodly ones who were designated long ago for condemnation. They turn the grace of our God into a license for immorality, and they deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ.
9	2 Peter 2:1	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.
10	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.

Matthew 24:11 Summary

This verse, Matthew 24:11, warns us that many false prophets will arise and mislead many people. A false prophet is someone who claims to speak for God but teaches lies and misleading doctrines. We can protect ourselves by being rooted in God's word, as taught in Psalm 1:1-3, and by testing every teaching against the scriptures, as commanded in Acts 17:11. By being careful and discerning, we can avoid being misled and stay true to God's word, just as Jesus taught in Matthew 7:15.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a false prophet and how can we identify one?

A false prophet is someone who claims to speak for God but teaches lies and misleading doctrines, as seen in Matthew 24:11 and also in Deuteronomy 13:1-5, where we are warned to be cautious of those who would lead us astray from the true worship of God.

Why do false prophets arise and what is their purpose?

False prophets arise to mislead and deceive many, often to lead them away from the truth of God's word, as seen in Matthew 24:11, and to fulfill the desires of their own hearts, as warned in Jeremiah 23:16-17 and 2 Peter 2:1-3.

How can we protect ourselves from being misled by false prophets?

We can protect ourselves by being rooted in God's word, as taught in Psalm 1:1-3, and by testing every teaching against the scriptures, as commanded in Acts 17:11 and 1 John 4:1-6.

What is the ultimate consequence of following a false prophet?

Following a false prophet can lead to spiritual deception, separation from God, and ultimately, eternal consequences, as warned in Matthew 7:15 and 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways that I might be misled by false teaching, and how can I guard my heart against deception?
How can I discern the truth of a teaching, and what role does the Bible play in helping me to distinguish truth from error?
What are some common characteristics of false prophets, and how can I recognize them in my own life or in the lives of those around me?
In what ways can I be a faithful witness to the truth of God's word, and how can I help to protect others from the influence of false prophets?

Gill's Exposition on Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets shall rise,.... Out of, from among the churches of Christ; at least under the name of Christians; for false teachers are here meant, men of heretical principles, pretending to

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Matthew 24:11

And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Matthew 24:11

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Trapp's Commentary on Matthew 24:11

11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. Ver. 11. And shall deceive many] Witness the Eastern and Western Antichrist, those deceitful workers, that have drawn millions of souls into hell by their grand impostures. The world went wondering after those two beasts, which, as the panther, hid their horrid heads, that they might take men with their flesh pleasing superstitions. And (as the serpent scytale) when they cannot otherwise overtake the flying passenger, they so bewitch him with their beauty and bravery, that he hath no power to pass away.

Ellicott's Commentary on Matthew 24:11

(11) Many false prophets shall rise.—The later writings of the New Testament bear repeated testimony to this feature of the ten years that preceded the destruction of Jerusalem. St. John speaks of false prophets (1 John 4:1), and many antichrists (1 John 2:18); St. Peter of “false teachers” (2 Peter 2:1), like the false prophets of old; St. Paul of men who should give heed to seducing spirits (1 Timothy 4:1). These show the extent of the evil which was the natural outcome of the feverish excitement of the people. In Josephus (Wars, vi. 5, § 2) we have the record of this working of false prophecy in more immediate connection with Judæa and Jerusalem. Up to the last moment of the capture of the city by Titus, men were buoyed up with false hopes of deliverance, based on the predictions of fanatics and impostors.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Matthew 24:11

Verse 11. False prophets] Also were to be raised up; such as Simon Magus and his followers; and the false apostles complained of by St. Paul, 2 Corinthians 11:13, who were deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. Such also were Hymeneus and Philetus, 2 Timothy 2:17-18.

Cambridge Bible on Matthew 24:11

11. false prophets] At the siege of Jerusalem “false prophets suborned by the Zealots kept the people in a state of feverish excitement, as though the appointed Deliverer would still appear.” Milman’s History of the Jews, ii. 371.

Barnes' Notes on Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets - Many men pretending to be prophets or foretellers of future events.

Sermons on Matthew 24:11

	Sermon	Description
	The Last Revival by David Wilkerson	In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of having faith that drives out fear. He quotes Isaiah 54:4, which reassures believers that they will not be ashamed or repro
	Two Types of Believers in the Last Days -Part 1 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of obedience to God in the face of deception. He highlights that knowledge alone will not help us stand in times of great dece
	Two Types of Believers in the Last Days -Part 2 by Zac Poonen	In this sermon, the speaker warns against the dangers of drifting away from God. He emphasizes that assuming one won't drift away puts them in tremendous danger. The speaker uses t
	Jesus, Speak Clearly to Me by Carter Conlon	This sermon emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God and being willing to partake of the truths and life He offers. It warns against deception and spiritual delusion in the
	The Purpose of the Cross by David Ravenhill	This sermon emphasizes the deeper purpose of the cross beyond just forgiveness of sins, highlighting the need for believers to surrender their lives to God and live for His glory.
	Radical Islam in Our Community by Brigette Gabriel	In this sermon, the speaker discusses the mission of the AmericanCongressforTruth.com organization, which aims to mobilize average citizens to save the country. They plan to set up
	The Great Lie (Clip) by Steve Gallagher	This sermon delves into the great lie of the great apostasy, focusing on the deception within the church that suggests one does not have to obey God. It explores the subtle yet pow