Matthew 24:11

11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

Matthew 24:11 in Other Translations

11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.

11 And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

11 And many false prophets will appear and will deceive many people.

11 "In the confusion, lying preachers will come forward and deceive a lot of people.

11 Many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

Matthew 24:11 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 24:11

And many false prophets shall rise
Out of, from among the churches of Christ; at least under the name of Christians; for false teachers are here meant, men of heretical principles, pretending to a spirit of prophecy, and to new revelations, and a better understanding of the Scriptures; such as Simon Magus, Ebion, and Cerinthus, who denied the proper deity, and real humanity of Christ; Carpocrates, and the Gnostics his followers, the Nicolaitans, Hymcneus, Philetus, and others:

and shall deceive many:
as they all of them had their followers, and large numbers of them, whose faith was subverted by them; and who followed their pernicious ways, being imposed upon and seduced by their fair words, specious pretences, and licentious practices.

Matthew 24:11 In-Context

9 “Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me.

10 At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other,

11 and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people.

12 Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold,

13 but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.

Cross References

• 1. S Matthew 7:15
• 2. S Mark 13:5