Deuteronomy 13:1

New International Reader's Version

Suppose a prophet appears among you. Or someone comes who uses dreams to tell what’s going to happen. He tells you that a sign or something amazing is going to take place.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:18

The old prophet answered, “I’m also a prophet, just like you. An angel gave me a message from the Lord. The message said, ‘Bring the man of God back with you to your house. Then he can eat bread and drink water with you.’ ” But the old prophet was telling him a lie.

1 Kings 13:19

The man of God returned with him. He ate and drank in his house.

Proverbs 30:6

Don’t add to his words. If you do, he will correct you. He will prove that you are a liar.

Isaiah 9:15

The elders and important leaders are the heads. The prophets who teach lies are the tails.

Jeremiah 23:11

“Prophets and priests alike are ungodly,” announces the Lord. “Even in my temple I find them sinning.

Jeremiah 23:32

I am against prophets who talk about dreams that did not come from me,” announces the Lord. “They tell foolish lies. Their lies lead my people astray. But I did not send these prophets. I did not appoint them. They do not help my people in the least,” announces the Lord.

Jeremiah 27:9

So do not listen to your prophets. Do not listen to those who claim to have secret knowledge. Do not listen to those who try to explain your dreams. Do not listen to those who get messages from people who have died. Do not listen to those who practice evil magic. All of them will tell you, ‘You won’t serve the king of Babylon.’

Jeremiah 29:24

Tell Shemaiah, the Nehelamite,

Jeremiah 29:26

“The Lord has appointed you priest in place of Jehoiada. He has put you in charge of the Lord’s house. You are supposed to arrest any crazy person who claims to be a prophet. You should put him in prison. You should put iron bands around his neck.

Jeremiah 29:8

The Lord who rules over all is the God of Israel. He says, “Do not let the prophets trick you. Do not be fooled by those who claim to have secret knowledge. Do not listen to people who try to explain their dreams to you.

Jeremiah 6:13

Everyone wants to get richer and richer, from the least important of them to the most important. Prophets and priests alike try to fool everyone they can.

Ezekiel 13:23

So you will never see false visions again. You will not use your magic tricks anymore. I will save my people from your power. Then you will know that I am the Lord.” ’ ”

Zechariah 10:2

Other gods tell lies. Those who practice magic see visions that aren’t true. They tell dreams that fool people. They give comfort that doesn’t do any good. So the people wander around like sheep. They are crushed because they don’t have a shepherd.

Zechariah 13:4

“At that time every prophet will be ashamed of the vision they see. They will no longer pretend to be a true prophet. They will not put on clothes that are made out of hair in order to trick people.

Matthew 24:11

Many false prophets will appear. They will fool many people.

Matthew 24:24

False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will do great signs and miracles. They will try to fool God’s chosen people if possible.

Matthew 7:15

“Watch out for false prophets. They come to you pretending to be sheep. But on the inside they are hungry wolves.

Mark 13:22

False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will do signs and miracles. They will try to fool God’s chosen people if possible.

Luke 6:26

How terrible for you when everyone says good things about you! Their people treated the false prophets the same way long ago.

Deuteronomy 18:20

But suppose a prophet dares to speak in my name something I have not commanded. Or he speaks in the name of other gods. Then that prophet must be put to death.”

Deuteronomy 4:1

Now, Israel, listen to the rules and laws I’m going to teach you. Obey them and you will live. You will go in and take over the land. The Lord was the God of your people of long ago. He’s giving you the land.

Deuteronomy 4:2

Don’t add to what I’m commanding you. Don’t subtract from it either. Instead, obey the commands of the Lord your God that I’m giving you.

2 Thessalonians 2:9

The coming of the man of sin will fit how Satan works. The man of sin will show his power through all kinds of signs and wonders. These signs and wonders will lead people astray.

2 Peter 2:1

But there were also false prophets among the people. In the same way there will be false teachers among you. In secret they will bring in teachings that will destroy you. They will even turn against the Lord and Master who died to pay for their sins. So they will quickly destroy themselves.

1 John 4:1

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit. Test the spirits to see if they belong to God. Many false prophets have gone out into the world.