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NASB | Matthew 24:24 "For false Christs and false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 24:24 "For false Christs and false prophets will appear and they will provide great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if possible, even the elect (God's chosen ones). |
Bible Question:
I have been trying to find (what I thought were)two verses in the Bible that went something like: 1)...in the last days even the most elect will almost be deceived... 2)...put not your faith in man but in God alone. Is there any scripture that sounds the above? |
Bible Answer: Dear Jackie, Your first reference is above. The second might be the following: And he said to them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, "'This people honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me; in vain do they worship me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men.' You leave the commandment of God and hold to the tradition of men." (Mark 7:6-8 ESV) See also Ephesians 4:10-16, noting in particular verse 14. In Him, Doc |