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Matthew 24:5

King James Version (KJV)

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Matthew 24:5

Verse 5 of 51

Scripture focus

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

Matthew 24:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 24:5

Theological / Devotional

In my name. That is, pretending to be the Messiah. The warning of v. 5 applies specifically to the fall of Jerusalem and to the Jewish nation, which was particularly susceptible to this form of deception. In the days of the apostles there were many false messiahs. See Josephus, War vi. 5.4 [312-315]. Later (v. 27), “in unmistakable language, our Lord speaks of His second coming” (DA 631).

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