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For many will come in my name, claiming, &#8216I am he,&#8217 and, &#8216The time is near.&#8217 Do not follow them. <a href="/nlt/luke/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> He replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you, for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and saying, ‘The time has come!’ But don’t believe them. <a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he said, “See that you are not led astray. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is at hand!’ Do not go after them. <a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them. <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Take heed, lest you be led astray; for many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and 'The time is drawn near.' Do not go after them. <a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. <a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a> And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them. <a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And He said, “See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not go after them. <a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He said, &#8220See to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, &#8216I am He,&#8217 and, &#8216The time is near.&#8217 Do not go after them. <a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He said, “See to it that you be not misled; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is at hand’; do not go after them. <a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He said, “See to it that you are not deceived; for many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Do not go after them. <a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> He said, “Be careful and see to it that you are not misled; for many will come in My name [appropriating for themselves the name Messiah which belongs to Me alone], saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not follow them. <a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he said, “Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them. <a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He said, &#8220Watch out that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, I am He,&#8217 and, The time is near.&#8217 Don&#8217t follow them. <a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them. <a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus replied: Don't be fooled by those who will come and claim to be me. They will say, "I am Christ!" and "Now is the time!" But don't follow them. <a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he said, Take heed that ye be not led astray: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and, The time is at hand: go ye not after them. <a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said, "Be careful that you are not deceived. Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am he!' and 'The time is near.' Don't follow them! <a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said, "Watch out; don't be fooled. Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, 'I am he!' and, 'The time has come!' But don't follow them. <a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> He said, "Be careful that you are not deceived, because many will come in my name and say, 'I AM' and, 'The time has come.' Don't follow them. <a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Jesus answered, ?See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ?I am He,? and, ?The time is near.? Therefore do not follow them. <a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a> He said, "Watch out that you are not misled. For many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Do not follow them! <a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He said, "Watch out that you do not get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and, 'The time is near.' Therefore do not follow them. <a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: therefore go ye not after them. <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "See to it," He replied, "that you are not misled; for many will come assuming my name and professing, 'I am He,' or saying, 'The time is close at hand.' Do not go and follow them. <a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a> He said, “Watch out that you don’t get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and, ‘The time is at hand.’ Therefore don’t follow them. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And He said, “See—you may not be led astray, for many will come in My Name, saying, I am [He], and the time has come near; do not then go on after them; <a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And He said, "Take heed, lest you be led astray; for many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and 'The time is drawn near.' Do not go after them. <a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And he said, 'See -- ye may not be led astray, for many shall come in my name, saying -- I am he, and the time hath come nigh; go not on then after them; <a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And he said, See ye, be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, That I am; and the time has drawn near: therefore go not after them.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Who said: Take heed you be not seduced; for many will come in my name, saying, I am he; and the time is at hand: go ye not therefore after them. <a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And he said: “Be cautious, lest you be seduced. For many will come in my name, saying: ‘For I am he,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ And so, do not choose to go after them. <a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a> He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! <a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And he said, “Beware that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and, ‘The time is near!’ Do not go after them.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> He said to them, Be careful that you may not be deceived; for many will come in my name, and say, I am the Christ; and the time is near; but do not follow them. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> But he said to them, “Beware that you be not deceived, for many shall come in my name, and they shall say, 'I am God, The Messiah', and the time is near, but do not go after them.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> He replied: Take heed that you be not deceived; for many will come in my name, saying: I am he; and, The time is near. Go not, therefore, after them. <a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>See that you are not deceived. For many will come in my name, saying, I am He; and The time is at hand: go ye not after them.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Then he said, Take heed that ye be not deluded: for many will come in my name, saying, I am he; and the period approaches: go not therefore after them. <a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a> he answered, take care, that you be not seduced: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ, it won't be long e'er this happens, therefore do not follow them. <a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "See to it," He replied, "that you are not misled; for many will come assuming my name and professing, 'I am He,' or saying, 'The time is close at hand.' Do not go and follow them. <a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>"Take heed that ye be not led astray; for many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The season has drawn near!' Go not after them.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And He said, <FR>Take heed that ye be not deceived; for many shall come in my name, saying, I am <Fr>the Christ;<FR> and the time is near: <Fr>but<FR> do not therefore go after them.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/21-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8237" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Temple Destruction Foretold</a> …7“Teacher,” they asked, “when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to take place?” 8<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Jesus answered,</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepete (V-PMA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">“See to it</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/4105.htm" title="4105: planēthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.">that you are not deceived.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/2064.htm" title="2064: eleusontai (V-FIM-3P) -- To come, go. ">will come</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: epi (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">in</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tō (Art-DNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3686.htm" title="3686: onomati (N-DNS) -- Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a name.">name,</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legontes (V-PPA-NMP) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">claiming,</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: Egō (PPro-N1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">‘I</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: eimi (V-PIA-1S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">am He,’</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: Ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">‘The</a> <a href="/greek/2540.htm" title="2540: kairos (N-NMS) -- Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time.">time</a> <a href="/greek/1448.htm" title="1448: ēngiken (V-RIA-3S) -- Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach.">is near.’</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.">Do not</a> <a href="/greek/4198.htm" title="4198: poreuthēte (V-ASP-2P) -- To travel, journey, go, die. ">follow</a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Prep) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">them.</a> 9When you hear of wars and rebellions, do not be alarmed. These things must happen first, but the end is not imminent.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Matthew 24:4-5</a> Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you. / For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many. <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Mark 13:5-6</a> Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you. / Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-3.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:3-4</a> Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed. / He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God. <a href="/1_john/2-18.htm">1 John 2:18</a> Children, it is the last hour; and just as you have heard that the antichrist is coming, so now many antichrists have appeared. This is how we know it is the last hour. <a href="/1_john/4-1.htm">1 John 4:1</a> Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God. For many false prophets have gone out into the world. <a href="/2_peter/2-1.htm">2 Peter 2:1</a> Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves. <a href="/revelation/6-1.htm">Revelation 6:1-2</a> Then I watched as the Lamb opened one of the seven seals, and I heard one of the four living creatures say in a voice like thunder, “Come!” / So I looked and saw a white horse, and its rider held a bow. And he was given a crown, and he rode out to overcome and conquer. <a href="/revelation/13-11.htm">Revelation 13:11-14</a> Then I saw another beast rising out of the earth. This beast had two horns like a lamb, but spoke like a dragon. / And this beast exercised all the authority of the first beast and caused the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose mortal wound had been healed. / And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. ... <a href="/jeremiah/14-14.htm">Jeremiah 14:14</a> “The prophets are prophesying lies in My name,” replied the LORD. “I did not send them or appoint them or speak to them. They are prophesying to you a false vision, a worthless divination, the futility and delusion of their own minds. <a href="/jeremiah/23-16.htm">Jeremiah 23:16</a> This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Do not listen to the words of the prophets who prophesy to you. They are filling you with false hopes. They speak visions from their own minds, not from the mouth of the LORD. <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-7</a> They see false visions and speak lying divinations. They claim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ when the LORD did not send them; yet they wait for the fulfillment of their message. / Haven’t you seen a false vision and spoken a lying divination when you proclaim, ‘Thus declares the LORD,’ even though I have not spoken? <a href="/deuteronomy/13-1.htm">Deuteronomy 13:1-3</a> If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul. <a href="/isaiah/8-19.htm">Isaiah 8:19-20</a> When men tell you to consult mediums and spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? / To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn. <a href="/isaiah/9-15.htm">Isaiah 9:15-16</a> The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5</a> This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he said, Take heed that you be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draws near: go you not therefore after them.Take.<a href="/jeremiah/29-8.htm">Jeremiah 29:8</a> For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.<a href="/matthew/24-4.htm">Matthew 24:4,5,11,23-25</a> And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you… <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Mark 13:5,6,21-23</a> And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: … for.<a href="/john/5-43.htm">John 5:43</a> I am come in my Father's name, and ye receive me not: if another shall come in his own name, him ye will receive.<a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36,37</a> For before these days rose up Theudas, boasting himself to be somebody; to whom a number of men, about four hundred, joined themselves: who was slain; and all, as many as obeyed him, were scattered, and brought to nought… <a href="/acts/8-9.htm">Acts 8:9,10</a> But there was a certain man, called Simon, which beforetime in the same city used sorcery, and bewitched the people of Samaria, giving out that himself was some great one: … and the time.<a href="/matthew/3-2.htm">Matthew 3:2</a> And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<a href="/matthew/4-17.htm">Matthew 4:17</a> From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.<a href="/revelation/1-3.htm">Revelation 1:3</a> Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Assuming</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/luke/18-4.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/20-41.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Claiming</a> <a href="/luke/20-20.htm">Close</a> <a href="/malachi/3-8.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/luke/12-33.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/luke/5-3.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/luke/18-28.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/20-42.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/20-46.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/19-35.htm">Led</a> <a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Misled</a> <a href="/1_timothy/6-21.htm">Professing</a> <a href="/luke/21-6.htm">Time</a> <a href="/mark/13-5.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">Assuming</a> <a href="/john/7-12.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/luke/21-14.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/22-67.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/luke/23-2.htm">Claiming</a> <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Close</a> <a href="/john/7-47.htm">Deceived</a> <a href="/luke/21-28.htm">Draweth</a> <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Drawn</a> <a href="/luke/21-9.htm">Follow</a> <a href="/luke/21-20.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/21-24.htm">Led</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/15-33.htm">Misled</a> <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Professing</a> <a href="/luke/21-13.htm">Time</a> <a href="/romans/7-11.htm">Tricked</a> <a href="/luke/21-36.htm">Watch</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div>1. <a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a> 5. <a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a> 25. <a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a> 34. <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This context is crucial as it sets the stage for His teachings on vigilance and discernment. Jesus, as the ultimate teacher and prophet, provides guidance that is both immediate and eschatological.See to it that you are not deceived Jesus warns His followers to be vigilant against deception. This echoes the biblical theme of spiritual discernment found throughout Scripture, such as in 1 <a href="/john/4.htm">John 4:1</a>, which advises believers to test the spirits. The early church faced numerous false teachings, and this warning remains relevant as believers are called to uphold truth in a world filled with falsehoods.For many will come in My name This phrase indicates that false prophets and messiahs will arise, claiming authority and identity with Christ. Historically, there have been numerous individuals who have claimed to be the Messiah, both in the first century and throughout history. This serves as a reminder of the importance of knowing the true character and teachings of Jesus to avoid being led astray.Claiming, ‘I am He’ The claim "I am He" is a direct assertion of messianic identity. In the cultural and historical context of first-century Judea, messianic expectations were high, and many were looking for a political or military leader. Jesus warns that such claims will be made by impostors, emphasizing the need for spiritual discernment.And, ‘The time is near’ This phrase reflects the eschatological urgency that false teachers might exploit. Throughout history, various groups have predicted the imminent end of the world, often leading to misguided actions and beliefs. Jesus cautions against such predictions, aligning with His teaching in <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Matthew 24:36</a> that no one knows the day or hour of His return.Do not follow them The command not to follow false messiahs or prophets is a call to steadfastness in faith. It underscores the importance of adhering to the teachings of Christ and the apostles, as seen in passages like <a href="/galatians/1-8.htm">Galatians 1:8-9</a>, which warns against accepting any gospel contrary to the one preached by the apostles. This directive is a timeless reminder to remain rooted in the truth of Scripture.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, providing a warning to His disciples about future deception. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' warning, representing all believers who are to heed His words. 3. <a href="/topical/f/false_messiahs.htm">False Messiahs</a> Individuals who will falsely claim to be Christ or to have divine authority, leading people astray. 4. <a href="/topical/e/end_times.htm">End Times</a> The period leading up to the return of Christ, characterized by deception and false teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/b/be_vigilant_against_deception.htm">Be Vigilant Against Deception</a> Jesus' warning is a call to be spiritually alert and discerning, recognizing that deception can come from those who appear authoritative. <a href="/topical/k/know_the_true_christ.htm">Know the True Christ</a> Understanding the true nature and teachings of Jesus is crucial to identifying false claims and teachings. <a href="/topical/t/test_all_teachings.htm">Test All Teachings</a> Believers are encouraged to test all teachings against Scripture, ensuring they align with the truth of God's Word. <a href="/topical/s/stay_grounded_in_scripture.htm">Stay Grounded in Scripture</a> Regular study and meditation on the Bible help believers remain rooted in truth and less susceptible to deception. <a href="/topical/d/do_not_follow_the_crowd.htm">Do Not Follow the Crowd</a> Popular opinion or movements claiming divine authority should be carefully evaluated against biblical truth.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_signs_of_the_end_times.htm">What are the signs of the end times?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_brotherly_kindness_mean.htm">Was Jesus subject to circumcision?</a> <a href="/q/how_reconcile_benjamin's_lineages.htm">In 1 Chronicles 8:1-2, how can these names and lineages of Benjamin be reconciled with variations in other Old Testament genealogies?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_the_olivet_discourse_about.htm">What is the Olivet Discourse about?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) Saying, I am Christ.--Literally, I am. The italics show that the word "Christ" is an interpolation. The sentence is better left in the vagueness of the original, or with only a pronoun as the predicate, I am He. The use of the words in <a href="/john/1-21.htm" title="And they asked him, What then? Are you Elias? And he said, I am not. Are you that prophet? And he answered, No.">John 1:21</a>; <a href="/john/8-58.htm" title="Jesus said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, Before Abraham was, I am.">John 8:58</a>, may be referred to as showing that they had become significant even without a predicate.The time draweth near.--Better, the season has come near.Go ye not therefore . . .--The better MSS. omit the last words.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/21.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 8-19. - The apparent signs which (could show themselves, but which must not be mistaken for the true signs immediately preceding the catastrophe. Verse 8b. - Many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ. Many of these pretenders appeared in the lifetime of the apostles. Josephus mentions several of these impostors ('Ant.,' 20:8 §§ 6-10; 'Bell. Jud.,' 2:13. § 5). Theudas, one of these pretenders, is referred to in <a href="/acts/21-38.htm">Acts 21:38</a> (see, too, Josephus, 'Ant.,' 20:05. § 1). Simon Magus announced that he was Messiah. His riyal Dositheus, his disciple Menander, advanced similar pretences. Mr. Greswell (quoted by Dean Manse], 'Speaker's Commentary,' on <a href="/matthew/24-5.htm">Matthew 24:5</a>) has called attention to the remarkable fact that, while many of these false Messiahs appeared in the interval between the Lord's ascension and the Jewish war, there is no evidence that any one arose claiming this title before the beginning of his ministry. It was necessary, he infers, that the true Christ should first appear and be rejected by the great body of the nation, before they were judicially given over to the delusions of the false Christs. <a href="/commentaries/luke/21-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>[Jesus] answered, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “See to it Βλέπετε (Blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. that you are not deceived. πλανηθῆτε (planēthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4105.htm">Strong's 4105: </a> To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. will come ἐλεύσονται (eleusontai) Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2064.htm">Strong's 2064: </a> To come, go. in ἐπὶ (epi) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. name, ὀνόματί (onomati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3686.htm">Strong's 3686: </a> Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'. claiming, λέγοντες (legontes) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ‘I Ἐγώ (Egō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. am [He],’ εἰμι (eimi) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. and, καί (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. ‘The Ὁ (Ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. time καιρὸς (kairos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2540.htm">Strong's 2540: </a> Fitting season, season, opportunity, occasion, time. Of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. Set or proper time. is near.’ ἤγγικεν (ēngiken) Verb - Perfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1448.htm">Strong's 1448: </a> Trans: I bring near; intrans: I come near, approach. From eggus; to make near, i.e. approach. {Do} not μὴ (mē) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3361.htm">Strong's 3361: </a> Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. follow πορευθῆτε (poreuthēte) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Passive - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4198.htm">Strong's 4198: </a> To travel, journey, go, die. them. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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