Matthew 24:23
Matthew 24:23 Meaning and Explanation
“Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.”
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Read Full Chapter →If anyone says the Christ is here or there, do not believe it.
What Does Matthew 24:23 Mean?
Jesus returns to the warning against deception: in the crisis, voices will point to a Christ here or there, and his disciples must not believe them. False rescue will be confidently announced.
Distress makes people grasp at any promised deliverer, and impostors know it. Jesus inoculates his followers in advance, teaching them that the real Christ will not be found in secret reports or rival claims. To resist the lie, one must know the truth -- that his return will be unmistakable, not a rumor to be chased.
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What does Matthew 24:23 mean?
If anyone says the Christ is here or there, do not believe it.