Matthew 7:15

True and False Prophets

15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

Matthew 7:15 in Other Translations

KJV
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
ESV
15 "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.
NLT
15 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious wolves.
MSG
15 "Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don't be impressed with charisma; look for character.
CSB
15 "Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravaging wolves.

Matthew 7:15 In-Context

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it.
14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
16 By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?
17 Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Jeremiah 23:16; Matthew 24:24; Mark 13:22; Luke 6:26; 2 Peter 2:1; 1 John 4:1; Revelation 16:13
  • 2. Ezekiel 22:27; Acts 20:29
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