Bible Strands
Mark 13:6
Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses his disciples during the Olivet Discourse, warning them about future tribulations and the signs that will precede the end.
The words — The Greek πολλοὶ (polloi) denotes a large number of people, while λέγοντες (legontes) means “saying” or “claiming,” anchoring the verse’s warning about widespread false assertions.
The thread — The warning against false messianic claims appears in Mark 13:22, which notes false Christs and prophets performing signs to deceive. John 5:43 contrasts accepting those who come in their own name with rejecting Jesus in the Father’s name, while 1 John 4:1 instructs believers to test spirits because many false prophets have emerged.
Why it lands — The text states that many will use Jesus’s name to assert authority and mislead people. Readers must exercise discernment and verify claims against established revelation rather than accepting popular assertions.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
Cross-references
- Mark 13:22 For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
- John 5:43 I have come in My Father’s name, and you have not received Me; but if someone else comes in his own name, you will receive him.
- 1 John 4:1 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.
- Jeremiah 14:14 “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.
- Jeremiah 23:21 I did not send these prophets, yet they have run with their message; I did not speak to them, yet they have prophesied.
- Matthew 24:5 For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.
- Matthew 24:11 and many false prophets will arise and deceive many.
- Matthew 24:23 At that time, if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
- John 8:24 That is why I told you that you would die in your sins. For unless you believe that I am He, you will die in your sins.”
- Acts 5:36 Some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men joined him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.