But the Lord said to me, ‘These prophets are prophesying a lie in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.
Mark 13:6 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Many will come in my name, saying, “I am he,” and they will deceive many. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Many will come in [appropriating to themselves] the name [of Messiah] which belongs to Me [basing their claims on the use of My name], saying, I am [He]! And they will mislead many. American Standard Version (1901) Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray. Common English Bible Many people will come in my name, saying, ‘I’m the one!’ They will deceive many people. Catholic Public Domain Version For many will come in my name, saying, 'For I am he,' and they will lead many astray. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version For many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and they shall deceive many. |
But the Lord said to me, ‘These prophets are prophesying a lie in my name. I did not send them, nor did I command them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, worthless divination, the deceit of their own minds.
For many will come in my name, saying, “I am the Messiah,” and they will deceive many.
For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
When you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don’t be alarmed; these things must take place, but it is not yet the end.
I have come in my Father’s name, and yet you don’t accept me. If someone else comes in his own name, you will accept him.
Therefore I told you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I am he, you will die in your sins.’
So Jesus said to them, ‘When you lift up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he, and that I do nothing on my own. But just as the Father taught me, I say these things.
Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see if they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.