Mark 13:22

22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce signs and wonders in order to mislead, if possible, the elect.

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 And if the Lord had not shortened the days, {no human being would be saved}. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he has shortened the days.

21 "And at that time if anyone should say to you, "Behold, here [is] the Christ,' 'Behold, there [he is],' do not believe [him]!

22 For false messiahs and false prophets will appear, and will produce signs and wonders in order to mislead, if possible, the elect.

23 But you, watch out! I have told you everything ahead of time!

24 "But in those days, after that tribulation, 'the sun will be darkened and the moon will not give its light,