Matthew 24:24
For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
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Jesus warns that deception will be so potent, with "great signs and wonders," that it would mislead even God's chosen people if such a thing were even possible. This highlights that the "elect" are not immune to deception due to some inherent power, but because God's protective love, even in the face of such intense spiritual warfare, will ultimately prevent their total ruin.
Jesus is explaining the signs that will precede the end of the age and the destruction of the temple, warning his disciples not to be deceived by false claims. He tells them that a time of unprecedented tribulation will come, so severe that it would destroy all life unless divinely shortened. Amidst this chaos, he forewarns them that many will claim to be Christ or prophets, performing impressive signs to lead people astray, even threatening to deceive God's chosen people.
In times of upheaval, expect more than just confusing rumors. Jesus warns of spiritual counterfeits wielding supernatural power.
Jesus isn't just talking about people making up stories. He specifically warns about 'false Christs and false prophets' who will 'perform great signs and wonders.' This isn't small-scale trickery; these figures will use potent, seemingly supernatural demonstrations to draw people in.
Jesus says these deceivers aim for the 'very elect.' Does this mean believers are doomed to be fooled?
The phrase 'if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect' is a powerful statement. It underscores the extreme danger and the sophistication of the deception. However, it doesn't mean believers will be ultimately deceived and lost.
Understand the original words
pseudochristos · Greek Noun
Individuals who falsely claim to be the Messiah or are presented as such by others to deceive people away from the true Jesus Christ.
pseudoprophetes · Greek Noun
Religious teachers or messengers who falsely claim divine authority or inspiration and lead people into error or away from the truth of God's Word.
semeion · Greek Noun
Remarkable, supernatural events or miracles intended to confirm a message or messenger, though they can be used by deceitful agents to gain influence.
teras · Greek Noun
Extraordinary or astounding events that provoke awe and wonder, often used in Scripture to describe phenomena used by deceivers to validate their false claims.
vincentMatthew 24:24: "For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect."
Signs and wonders (σημεῖα καὶ τέρατα)See on Matthew 11:20. The two words often joined in the New Testament. See John 4:48; Acts 2:22; Acts 4:30; 2 Corinthians 12:12. The words do not denote different classes of supernatural manifestations, but these manifestations regarded from different points of view. The sa…
calvinMatthew 24:15-28: "When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:)"
- When therefore you shall see the abomination of desolation, which is described by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place, (let him that readeth understand,) 16. Then let them who are in Judea flee to the mountains. 17. Let not him who is on the housetop go down to carry anything out of his house; 18. And let not…
Jesus warns that deception will be so potent, with "great signs and wonders," that it would mislead even God's chosen people if such a thing were even possible. This highlights that the "elect" are not immune to deception due to some inherent power, but because God's protective love, even in the face of such intense spiritual warfare, will ultimately prevent their total ruin.
Jesus is explaining the signs that will precede the end of the age and the destruction of the temple, warning his disciples not to be deceived by false claims. He tells them that a time of unprecedented tribulation will come, so severe that it would destroy all life unless divinely shortened. Amidst this chaos, he forewarns them that many will claim to be Christ or prophets, performing impressive signs to lead people astray, even threatening to deceive God's chosen people.
Jesus is explaining the signs that will precede the end of the age and the destruction of the temple, warning his disciples not to be deceived by false claims. He tells them that a time of unprecedented tribulation will come, so severe that it would destroy all life unless divinely shortened. Amidst this chaos, he forewarns them that many will claim to be Christ or prophets, performing impressive signs to lead people astray, even threatening to deceive God's chosen people.
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planao · Greek Verb
To cause someone to wander away from the truth, the right path, or God's will; often involving deception and seduction into error or sin.
"For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect." — Jesus warns that deception will be so potent, with "great signs and wonders," that it would mislead even God's chosen people if such a thing were even possible. This highlights that the "elect" are…
