Bible Read Matthew 24

Matthew 24:5

King James Version (KJV)

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

In context

3 And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world?

4 And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.

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

6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

7 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.

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Matthew 24:5 in every translation

KJV King James Version
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
WEB World English Bible
For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will lead many astray.
BSB Berean Standard Bible
For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
ASV American Standard Version
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.
YLT Young's Literal Translation
for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall lead many astray,
DBY Darby Translation
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, and they shall mislead many.
WBS Webster Bible
For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and will deceive many.