Matthew 24:23

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.

American Standard Version (1901)

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe it not.

Bible in Basic English

Then if any man says to you, See, here is the Christ, or, Here; do not put faith in him;

Douay-Rheims 1899

Then if any man shall say to you: Lo here is Christ, or there, do not believe him.

Free Bible Version

So if anyone tells you, ‘Look, here's the Messiah,’ or, ‘There he is,’ don't believe it.

Geneva Bible 1599

Then if any shall say vnto you, Loe, here is Christ, or there, beleeue it not.

King James (Authorized) Version

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

One Unity Resource Bible

“Then if any man tells you, ‘Behold, here is the Messiah [Anointed one],’ or, ‘There,’ don’t believe it.

Translation for Translators

“At that time people will appear who will falsely say that they are the Messiah or that they are prophets. They will perform many kinds ◄of miracles/of things that ordinary people cannot do►, in order to deceive people. They will even try to see if it is possible to deceive you people whom God has chosen. So, at that time, if someone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or if someone says, ‘Over there is the Messiah!’ do not believe it!

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'There is the Christ!' do not believe it.

Noah Webster Bible

Then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

World English Bible

“Then if any man tells you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ!’ or, ‘There!’ don’t believe it.

Young's Literal Translation

'Then if any one may say to you, Lo, here [is] the Christ! or here! ye may not believe;

Context

The Abomination of Desolation

²²If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.²³At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.²⁴For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus warns His disciples about false messiahs and false prophets who will deceive many people during the end times. He cautions them not to believe anyone who claims to be the Christ or claims to have special knowledge about His return. This serves as a reminder to remain vigilant, discerning, and rooted in the truth of God's Word to avoid being led astray by deceptive teachings. Jesus' words emphasize the importance of staying faithful to Him and not being swayed by false signs or claims of spiritual authority.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

Then if any man shall say unto you,.... Either at the time when the siege shall be begun, and the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place; or during the days of tribulation, whilst the siege lasted; or after those days were shortened, and the city destroyed, and the Roman army was gone with their captives: when some, that were scattered up and down in the country, would insinuate to their countrymen, that the Messiah was in such a place: saying, lo! here is Christ, or there, believe it not; for both during the time of the siege, there were such that sprung up, and pretended to be Messiahs, and deliverers of them from the Roman power, and had their several abettors; one saying he was in such place, and another that he was in such a place; and so spirited up the people not to fly, nor to deliver up the city; and also, after the city was taken and destroyed, one and another set up for the Messiah. Very quickly after, one Jonathan, a very wicked man, led many into the desert of Cyrene, promising to show them signs and wonders, and was overthrown by Catullius, the Roman governor (q); and after that, in the times of Adrian, the famous Barcochab set up for the Messiah, and was encouraged by R. Akiba, and a multitude of Jews (r). (q) Joseph. Antiq. l. 7. c. 12. (r) Ganz. Tzemach David, par. 1. fol. 28. 2.