Mark 13:22

22 False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will work miraculous signs and do wonderful things to deceive, if possible, those whom God has 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 If the Lord does not reduce that time, no one will be saved. But those days will be reduced because of those whom God has chosen.

21 "At that time don't believe anyone who tells you, 'Here is the Messiah!' or 'There he is!'

22 False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will work miraculous signs and do wonderful things to deceive, if possible, those whom God has chosen.

23 Be on your guard! I have told you everything before it happens.

24 "Now, after the misery of those days, the sun will turn dark, the moon will not give light,