Mark 13:21

Good News Translation (US Version)

“Then, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there he is!’—do not believe it.

Cross References

Luke 21:8

Jesus said, “Watch out; don't be fooled. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time has come!’ But don't follow them.

Matthew 24:5

Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, ‘I am the Messiah!’ and they will fool many people.

John 5:43

I have come with my Father's authority, but you have not received me; when, however, someone comes with his own authority, you will receive him.

Mark 13:20

But the Lord has reduced the number of those days; if he had not, nobody would survive. For the sake of his chosen people, however, he has reduced those days.

Mark 13:22

For false Messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will perform miracles and wonders in order to deceive even God's chosen people, if possible.