Matthew 24:25

25 Lo, I have told you beforehand.

Matthew 24:25 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 24:25

Behold, I have told you before.
] Meaning not before in this discourse, though he had in ( Matthew 24:5 Matthew 24:11 ) signified also, that false Christs, and false prophets should arise, but before these things came to pass; so that they had sufficient notice and warning of them, and would be inexcusable if they were not upon their guard against them; and which, when they came to pass, would furnish out a considerable argument in proof of him, as the true Messiah, against all these false ones, showing him to be omniscient; and so would serve to establish their faith in him, and be a means of securing them from such deceivers.

Matthew 24:25 In-Context

23 Then if any one says to you, 'Lo, here is the Christ!' or 'There he is!' do not believe it.

24 For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

25 Lo, I have told you beforehand.

26 So, if they say to you, 'Lo, he is in the wilderness,' do not go out; if they say, 'Lo, he is in the inner rooms,' do not believe it.

27 For as the lightning comes from the east and shines as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of man.