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class="vheadingv">Verse<a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/mark/13.htm">New International Version</a> For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. <a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and perform signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, even God’s chosen ones. <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will give signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, the elect. <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect. <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for false christs and false prophets will arise, and will provide signs and wonders, in order to mislead, if possible, the elect. <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order, if possible, to lead the elect astray. <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for false christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself]. <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and will perform signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> False messiahs and false prophets will come and work miracles and signs. They will even try to fool God's chosen ones. <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> for there shall arise false Christs and false prophets, and shall shew signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the elect. <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> False messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will work miraculous signs and do wonderful things to deceive, if possible, those whom God has chosen. <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> For false Messiahs and false prophets will appear. They will perform miracles and wonders in order to deceive even God's chosen people, if possible. <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> because false messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce signs and omens to deceive, if possible, the elect. <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders that would deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, the elect. <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For there will arise false Christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, the chosen ones. <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For false Christs, and false prophets will rise, and will show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, displaying signs and prodigies with a view to lead astray--if indeed that were possible--even God's own People. <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> For false christs and false prophets will arise and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for there will rise false Christs and false prophets, and they will give signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, also the chosen; <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will give signs and wonders so as to deceive, if possible, the elect. <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for there shall rise false Christs and false prophets, and they shall give signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, also the chosen; <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For false Christ's and false prophets shall be raised up, and shall give signs and wonders, to deceive, if possible, also the chosen.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, and they shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce (if it were possible) even the elect. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For false Christs and false prophets will rise up, and they will present signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if it were possible, even the elect. <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> False messiahs and false prophets will arise and will perform signs and wonders in order to mislead, if that were possible, the elect. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> False messiahs and false prophets will appear and produce signs and omens, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For there will rise false Christs, and lying prophets, and they will show signs and wonders, and mislead, if possible, even the chosen ones. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And false Messiahs and lying Prophets will arise, and they will give signs and wonders and they will deceive if possible, even the chosen ones.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, even the elect. <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and give signs and wonders, to deceive even the elect, if possible.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> For many false Messiahs and false prophets shall arise, and shall propose signs and wonders to deceive, if it were possible, even the elect. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for false Christs, and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and prodigies, so as to seduce, if it were possible, even the very elect. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, displaying signs and prodigies with a view to lead astray--if indeed that were possible--even God's own People. <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for there will arise false Christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, in order to lead astray, if possible, the elect.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for there shall rise up false Christs, and false prophets, who shall work signs and wonders, to seduce, if possible, even the elect.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-22.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4474" 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/mark/13.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a> …21At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it. 22<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.">For</a> <a href="/greek/5580.htm" title="5580: pseudochristoi (N-NMP) -- A false Christ, pretended Messiah. From pseudes and Christos; a spurious Messiah.">false Christs</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5578.htm" title="5578: pseudoprophētai (N-NMP) -- From pseudes and prophetes; a spurious prophet, i.e. Pretended foreteller or religious impostor.">false prophets</a> <a href="/greek/1453.htm" title="1453: egerthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse.">will appear</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: dōsousin (V-FIA-3P) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">perform</a> <a href="/greek/4592.htm" title="4592: sēmeia (N-ANP) -- Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally.">signs</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/5059.htm" title="5059: terata (N-ANP) -- A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen.">wonders</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/635.htm" title="635: apoplanan (V-PNA) -- To cause to go astray; pass: To be led astray. From apo and planao; to lead astray; passively, to stray.">would deceive</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">even the</a> <a href="/greek/1588.htm" title="1588: eklektous (Adj-AMP) -- From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite.">elect,</a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">if that were</a> <a href="/greek/1415.htm" title="1415: dynaton (Adj-NNS) -- (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. From dunamai; powerful or capable; neuter possible.">possible.</a> 23So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.…<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/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible. <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9-10</a> The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder, / and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them. <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="/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="/revelation/13-13.htm">Revelation 13:13-14</a> And the second beast performed great signs, even causing fire from heaven to come down to earth in the presence of the people. / Because of the signs it was given to perform on behalf of the first beast, it deceived those who dwell on the earth, telling them to make an image to the beast that had been wounded by the sword and yet had lived. <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="/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="/1_timothy/4-1.htm">1 Timothy 4:1</a> Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons, <a href="/acts/20-29.htm">Acts 20:29-30</a> I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. <a href="/ezekiel/13-6.htm">Ezekiel 13:6-9</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? / Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Because you have uttered vain words and seen false visions, I am against you, declares the Lord GOD. ... <a href="/matthew/7-15.htm">Matthew 7:15</a> Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. <a href="/revelation/19-20.htm">Revelation 19:20</a> But the beast was captured along with the false prophet, who on its behalf had performed signs deceiving those who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image. Both the beast and the false prophet were thrown alive into the fiery lake of burning sulfur. <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="/2_corinthians/11-13.htm">2 Corinthians 11:13-15</a> For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions. <a href="/micah/3-5.htm">Micah 3:5-7</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: / Therefore night will come over you without visions, and darkness without divination. The sun will set on these prophets, and the daylight will turn black over them. / Then the seers will be ashamed and the diviners will be disgraced. They will all cover their mouths because there is no answer from God.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall show signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.if it.<a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Mark 13:6</a> For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.<a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Matthew 24:24</a> For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.<a href="/john/10-27.htm">John 10:27,28</a> My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: … <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/24-30.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/mark/5-41.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Christs</a> <a href="/mark/13-6.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Displaying</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/mark/13-19.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/12-21.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/13-11.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/mark/6-5.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">Order</a> <a href="/mark/9-39.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/mark/10-27.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Prodigies</a> <a href="/mark/8-28.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/mark/13-12.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/daniel/11-32.htm">Seduce</a> <a href="/mark/6-14.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/mark/12-40.htm">Show</a> <a href="/matthew/24-33.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/mark/10-48.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/mark/10-5.htm">View</a> <a href="/mark/13-6.htm">True.</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/16-9.htm">Appear</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Arise</a> <a href="/luke/21-8.htm">Astray</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Christs</a> <a href="/acts/5-3.htm">Deceive</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-16.htm">Displaying</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/mark/15-39.htm">God's</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Hope</a> <a href="/mark/14-21.htm">Indeed</a> <a href="/mark/14-44.htm">Lead</a> <a href="/luke/10-13.htm">Miracles</a> <a href="/mark/13-27.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Order</a> <a href="/luke/1-72.htm">Perform</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Possible</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Prodigies</a> <a href="/luke/1-70.htm">Prophets</a> <a href="/mark/14-42.htm">Rise</a> <a href="/luke/18-7.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/2_peter/2-14.htm">Seduce</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Shew</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Show</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Signs</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">View</a> <a href="/mark/14-49.htm">True.</a> <a href="/luke/21-11.htm">Wonders</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 13</div>1. <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 9. <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">the persecutions for the gospel;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">that the gospel must be preached to all nations;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;</a> 24. <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">and the manner of his coming to judgment;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray</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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Historically, during the time of Jesus and shortly after, there were several individuals who claimed messianic status, such as Theudas and the Egyptian mentioned in <a href="/acts/5-36.htm">Acts 5:36</a> and <a href="/acts/21-38.htm">Acts 21:38</a>. The term "false prophets" recalls the Old Testament warnings against those who falsely claimed to speak for God, as seen in <a href="/deuteronomy/18-20.htm">Deuteronomy 18:20-22</a>. This serves as a reminder of the spiritual deception that can occur throughout history.and perform signs and wonders The ability to perform signs and wonders is often associated with divine authority, as seen in the ministries of Moses (<a href="/exodus/7-8.htm">Exodus 7:8-12</a>) and Elijah (<a href="/1_kings/18-36.htm">1 Kings 18:36-39</a>). However, this phrase indicates that miraculous acts can also be used by deceivers to lend credibility to their false claims. In the New Testament, Paul warns of the "lawless one" who will come with "all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie" (<a href="/2_thessalonians/2-9.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:9</a>). This highlights the need for discernment, as not all supernatural acts are from God.to deceive even the elect, if that were possible The "elect" refers to those chosen by God, a concept rooted in the Old Testament with Israel as God's chosen people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>) and expanded in the New Testament to include all believers in Christ (<a href="/1_peter/2-9.htm">1 Peter 2:9</a>). The phrase "if that were possible" suggests the security of the elect in their salvation, as seen in passages like <a href="/john/10-28.htm">John 10:28-29</a>, where Jesus speaks of His followers being secure in His hand. However, the warning implies that the deception will be so convincing that it could potentially lead even the faithful astray, emphasizing the need for vigilance and reliance on God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/f/false_christs.htm">False Christs</a> Individuals who claim to be the Messiah or anointed one, leading people astray with their deceptive claims. 2. <a href="/topical/f/false_prophets.htm">False Prophets</a> Those who falsely claim to speak on behalf of God, often performing signs and wonders to validate their deceitful messages. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_elect.htm">The Elect</a> Refers to those chosen by God, often understood as believers or the faithful who are called to remain steadfast in their faith. 4. <a href="/topical/s/signs_and_wonders.htm">Signs and Wonders</a> Miraculous acts that are intended to authenticate a message or messenger, but in this context, are used deceitfully. 5. <a href="/topical/d/deception.htm">Deception</a> The act of misleading or causing someone to believe something that is not true, a central theme in this warning from Jesus.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/d/discernment_is_essential.htm">Discernment is Essential</a> Believers must cultivate spiritual discernment to recognize and resist false teachings and deceptive signs. <a href="/topical/s/stay_rooted_in_scripture.htm">Stay Rooted in Scripture</a> A strong foundation in God's Word helps believers identify false doctrines and remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_reality_of_spiritual_deception.htm">The Reality of Spiritual Deception</a> Acknowledge that spiritual deception is a real threat, even to the elect, and requires vigilance and prayer. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_the_holy_spirit.htm">The Role of the Holy Spirit</a> Depend on the Holy Spirit for guidance and wisdom to navigate through deceptive teachings and influences. <a href="/topical/c/community_accountability.htm">Community Accountability</a> Engage with a community of believers for mutual encouragement and accountability in discerning truth from falsehood.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a> <a href="/q/bible_vs._quran__key_differences.htm">Who is Al-Masih ad-Dajjal in Islamic eschatology?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_false_christs.htm">What does the Bible say about false Christs?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_dajjal_in_islam.htm">Who is Al-Masih ad-Dajjal in Islamic eschatology?</a> <a href="/q/can_the_chosen_ones_be_misled.htm">Can the chosen ones be misled?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a> <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-22.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1063.htm">Strong's 1063: </a> For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. false Christs ψευδόχριστοι (pseudochristoi) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5580.htm">Strong's 5580: </a> A false Christ, pretended Messiah. From pseudes and Christos; a spurious Messiah. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. false prophets ψευδοπροφῆται (pseudoprophētai) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5578.htm">Strong's 5578: </a> From pseudes and prophetes; a spurious prophet, i.e. Pretended foreteller or religious impostor. will appear ἐγερθήσονται (egerthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1453.htm">Strong's 1453: </a> (a) I wake, arouse, (b) I raise up. Probably akin to the base of agora; to waken, i.e. Rouse. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. perform δώσουσιν (dōsousin) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. signs σημεῖα (sēmeia) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4592.htm">Strong's 4592: </a> Neuter of a presumed derivative of the base of semaino; an indication, especially ceremonially or supernaturally. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. wonders τέρατα (terata) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_5059.htm">Strong's 5059: </a> A wonder, portent, marvel. Of uncertain affinity; a prodigy or omen. that πρὸς (pros) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4314.htm">Strong's 4314: </a> To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward. would deceive ἀποπλανᾶν (apoplanan) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_635.htm">Strong's 635: </a> To cause to go astray; pass: To be led astray. From apo and planao; to lead astray; passively, to stray. [even] the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <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. elect, ἐκλεκτούς (eklektous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1588.htm">Strong's 1588: </a> From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. if [that were] εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. possible. δυνατὸν (dynaton) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1415.htm">Strong's 1415: </a> (a) of persons: powerful, able, (b) of things: possible. 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