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Matthew 24:4
Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples privately on the Mount of Olives immediately after they ask about the timing of the end of the age and the sign of His coming.
The words — The Greek verb βλέπετε (blepete) literally commands "do take heed" or "watch out," functioning as a present imperative warning against future deception.
The thread — This warning against deception recurs in Jeremiah 29:8, 2 Thessalonians 2:3, and 1 John 4:1, where believers are repeatedly commanded to reject false claims and test spiritual messages.
Why it lands — The text demands immediate vigilance against false messiahs and deceptive teachings that will arise before the end of the age.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
Cross-references
- 2 Thessalonians 2:3 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.
- 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 29:8 For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.
- Colossians 2:8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, which are based on human tradition and the spiritual forces of the world rather than on Christ.
- Ephesians 5:6 Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things the wrath of God is coming on the sons of disobedience.
- 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.
- Mark 13:5 Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.
- Luke 21:8 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.
- 2 Corinthians 11:13 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ.
- Ephesians 4:14 Then we will no longer be infants, tossed about by the waves and carried around by every wind of teaching and by the clever cunning of men in their deceitful scheming.