Mark 13:22

Verse

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.

American Standard Version (1901)

for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the elect.

Bible in Basic English

Because there will be false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders in the hope of turning even the saints from the true way.

Free Bible Version

For false Messiahs and false prophets will appear, and they will perform miraculous signs and wonders to deceive the chosen of God, if that were possible.

Geneva Bible 1599

For false Christes shall rise, and false prophets, and shall shewe signes and wonders, to deceiue if it were possible the very elect.

King James (Authorized) Version

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

One Unity Resource Bible

For there will arise false Messiahs [Anointed ones] and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Plain English Version

There will be a lot of people that will tell lies and try to trick you. Some people will say that they are the Christ, the special man from God. Other people will say that they are telling people God’s words, and they might do all sorts of clever things. Those people will be thinking, ‘Maybe we can trick the people that God picked out for himself.’ But really, they can’t do that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and will give signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

Noah Webster Bible

For false Christs, and false prophets will rise, and will show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

World English Bible

For false christs and false prophets will arise and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.

Young's Literal Translation

for there shall rise false Christs and false prophets, and they shall give signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, also the chosen;

Context

The Abomination of Desolation

²¹At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.²²For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible.²³So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.

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Summary

In this verse, Jesus warns His disciples about false messiahs and false prophets who will arise and perform signs and wonders to deceive people, even the elect. This highlights the importance of discernment and staying rooted in the truth of God's Word to avoid being led astray by deceptive teachings. Jesus' words serve as a cautionary reminder to remain vigilant and steadfast in faith, relying on the Holy Spirit for wisdom and guidance amidst the prevalence of falsehoods in the world.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

But in those days, after that tribulation,.... That is, after the destruction of the city and temple of Jerusalem, and the miseries and calamities attending it, in the times immediately following it; see Mat 24:29; the sun shall be darkened: so the Shekinah, or glory of the divine majesty was withdrawn, and all the symbols of the divine presence were gone, when the temple was destroyed: and the moon shall not give her light; the ceremonial law, which though abolished by the death of Christ, was observed by the Jews as long as the temple stood; but now ceased, particularly that principal branch of it, the daily sacrifice; See Gill on Mat 24:29.