Mark 13:6

6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many.

Mark 13:6 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
6 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
English Standard Version (ESV)
6 Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray.
New Living Translation (NLT)
6 for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.
The Message Bible (MSG)
6 Many leaders are going to show up with forged identities claiming, 'I'm the One.' They will deceive a lot of people.
American Standard Version (ASV)
6 Many shall come in my name, saying, I am [he]; and shall lead many astray.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
6 Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am he,' and they will deceive many people.
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
6 Many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and they will deceive many.
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
6 Many will come in my name. They will claim, 'I am he.' They will fool many people.

Mark 13:6 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 13:6

For many shall come in my name
Taking upon them the name of the Messiah: saying,

I am [Christ];
the word "Christ", is rightly supplied from ( Matthew 24:5 ) ; otherwise in the original it is only, "I am"; which the Persic version doubles, reading it, "I am indeed, I am": he that was promised and expected, the true Messiah; he that was to come:

and shall deceive many; (See Gill on Matthew 24:5).

Mark 13:6 In-Context

4 “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”
5 Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.
6 Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many.
7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come.
8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
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