Mark 13:22

22 for false Christs and false prophets shall rise and shall show signs and wonders to seduce, if possible, even 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 except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved, but for the elect’s sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened those days.

21 And then if anyone should say to you, Behold, here is the Christ, or, Behold, he is there, do not believe him;

22 for false Christs and false prophets shall rise and shall show signs and wonders to seduce, if possible, even the elect.

23 But take ye heed; behold, I have told you everything beforehand.

24 But in those days after that affliction, the sun shall darken, and the moon shall not give her light,