Mark 13:6
New International Version
Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many.

New Living Translation
for many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Messiah.’ They will deceive many.

English Standard Version
Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray.

Berean Standard Bible
Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.

Berean Literal Bible
Many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and they will mislead many.

King James Bible
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

New King James Version
For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.

New American Standard Bible
Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and they will mislead many.

NASB 1995
“Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many.

NASB 1977
“Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many.

Legacy Standard Bible
Many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He!’ and will mislead many.

Amplified Bible
Many will come in My name [misusing My name or claiming to be the Messiah], saying, ‘I am He!’ and will deceive and mislead many.

Christian Standard Bible
Many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and they will deceive many.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Many will come in My name, saying, I am He,’ and they will deceive many.

American Standard Version
Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray.

Contemporary English Version
Many will come and claim to be me. They will use my name and fool many people.

English Revised Version
Many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and shall lead many astray.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Many will come using my name. They will say, 'I am he,' and they will deceive many people.

Good News Translation
Many men, claiming to speak for me, will come and say, 'I am he!' and they will fool many people.

International Standard Version
Many will come in my name and say, 'I AM,' and they will deceive many people.

Majority Standard Bible
For many will come in My name, claiming, ?I am He,? and will deceive many.

NET Bible
Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he,' and they will mislead many.

New Heart English Bible
Many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he.' and will lead many astray.

Webster's Bible Translation
For many will come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and will deceive many.

Weymouth New Testament
Many will come assuming my name and saying, 'I am He;' and they will mislead many.

World English Bible
For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he!’ and will lead many astray.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
for many will come in My Name, saying, I am [He], and many they will lead astray;

Berean Literal Bible
Many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and they will mislead many.

Young's Literal Translation
for many shall come in my name, saying -- I am he, and many they shall lead astray;

Smith's Literal Translation
For many shall come in my name, saying, That I am; and they shall lead many astray.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am he; and they shall deceive many.

Catholic Public Domain Version
For many will come in my name, saying, ‘For I am he,’ and they will lead many astray.

New American Bible
Many will come in my name saying, ‘I am he,’ and they will deceive many.

New Revised Standard Version
Many will come in my name and say, ‘I am he!’ and they will lead many astray.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For many will come in my name, and say, I am he; and they will deceive many.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“For many will come in my name, and they will say, 'I AM THE LIVING GOD', and they will deceive many.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
For many will come in my name, saying, I am he, and will deceive many.

Godbey New Testament
For many will come in my name, saying, I am He; and will deceive many. I

Haweis New Testament
for many will come in my name, saying, I am the Messiah; and shall deceive many.

Mace New Testament
for many shall come in my name, and say, I am the Messiah; and deceive many.

Weymouth New Testament
Many will come assuming my name and saying, 'I am He;' and they will mislead many.

Worrell New Testament
Many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He', and will lead many astray.

Worsley New Testament
for many shall come in my name saying, I am the Christ, and shall deceive many.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Temple Destruction Foretold
5Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many. 7When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. These things must happen, but the end is still to come.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:5
For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

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.

1 John 2:18
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.

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.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4
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.

2 Peter 2:1
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.

Acts 20:29-30
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.

2 Corinthians 11:13-15
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.

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.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3
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.

Ezekiel 13:6-7
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?

Matthew 7:15
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

2 Timothy 3:13
while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Revelation 13:11-14
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. ...

Revelation 19:20
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.


Treasury of Scripture

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

many.

Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

Jeremiah 14:14
Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart.

Jeremiah 23:21-25
I have not sent these prophets, yet they ran: I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied…

and shall.

Mark 13:22
For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

Matthew 24:5,11,23,24
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many…

Acts 5:36-39
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…

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Mark 13
1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;
9. the persecutions for the gospel;
10. that the gospel must be preached to all nations;
14. that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;
24. and the manner of his coming to judgment;
32. the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray














Many will come in My name
This phrase indicates a future time when individuals will falsely claim to represent Jesus. The use of "in My name" suggests they will present themselves as having His authority or being His messengers. This is a warning about false prophets and messiahs, a theme consistent with other biblical warnings (e.g., Matthew 24:5, 1 John 4:1). Historically, various individuals have claimed to be the Messiah, especially during times of turmoil, such as the Jewish-Roman wars. Theologically, this underscores the importance of discernment and the need for believers to be rooted in Scripture to recognize true from false teachings.

claiming, ‘I am He,’
The phrase "I am He" is significant because it echoes the divine name revealed to Moses in Exodus 3:14, "I AM WHO I AM." This suggests that these false claimants will not only claim to represent Jesus but will assert that they are the Messiah or divine themselves. This is a direct challenge to the identity of Jesus as the true Messiah. In the context of first-century Judea, messianic expectations were high, and many were looking for a political or military leader to deliver them from Roman oppression. This phrase warns against those who exploit such expectations for personal gain.

and will deceive many.
The warning that "many" will be deceived highlights the effectiveness and danger of these false claims. Deception is a recurring theme in Scripture, often associated with the end times (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Revelation 13:14). This serves as a caution to believers to remain vigilant and grounded in their faith. The historical context of the early church, which faced numerous heresies and false teachings, illustrates the ongoing relevance of this warning. Theologically, it emphasizes the need for spiritual discernment and the guidance of the Holy Spirit to avoid being led astray.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this prophecy, warning His disciples about future deception.

2. False Messiahs
Individuals who will falsely claim to be the Christ, leading many astray.

3. Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' warning, representing all believers who need to be vigilant.

4. Mount of Olives
The location where Jesus delivered this discourse, a place of significant teaching and prophecy.

5. End Times
The broader context of Jesus' discourse, focusing on events leading up to His second coming.
Teaching Points
Vigilance Against Deception
Believers must be aware that deception is a real threat, especially from those claiming spiritual authority.

Discernment Through Scripture
Knowing the Word of God is crucial to identifying false teachings and claims.

The Importance of Spiritual Preparedness
Being spiritually prepared involves prayer, study, and community support to withstand deception.

The Role of the Holy Spirit
The Holy Spirit guides believers into all truth, helping them discern falsehoods.

Endurance in Faith
Despite the prevalence of deception, believers are called to remain steadfast in their faith.(6) I am Christ.--Literally, I am He. The word Christ being a necessary inference from the context.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Many
πολλοὶ (polloi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.

will come
ἐλεύσονται (eleusontai)
Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2064: To come, go.

in
ἐπὶ (epi)
Preposition
Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

name,
ὀνόματί (onomati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: 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
Strong's 3004: (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
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

am [He],’
εἰμι (eimi)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

will deceive
πλανήσουσιν (planēsousin)
Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4105: To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.

many.
πολλοὺς (pollous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 4183: Much, many; often.


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