Mark 13:22

22 There will appear false Messiahs and false prophets performing signs and wonders for the purpose, if possible, of misleading the chosen.

Mark 13:22 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 13:22

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise
As there did, both before and after the destruction of Jerusalem:

and shall show signs and wonders;
as they pretended to do, and did, at least to the appearance of people:

to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect;
who were chosen in Christ, unto eternal life; in consequence of which they truly believed in him, and were constant followers of him; but this was not possible: though such was the force of their deception, that there was apparent danger of it, were it not for the power and grace of God; (See Gill on Matthew 24:24).

Mark 13:22 In-Context

20 Indeed, if God had not limited the duration of the trouble, no one would survive; but for the sake of the elect, those whom he has chosen, he has limited it.

21 "At that time, if anyone says to you, `Look! Here's the Messiah!' or, `See, there he is!' -- don't believe him!

22 There will appear false Messiahs and false prophets performing signs and wonders for the purpose, if possible, of misleading the chosen.

23 But you, watch out! I have told you everything in advance!

24 In those days, after that trouble, the sun will grow dark, the moon will stop shining,