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Matthew 24:5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures
- 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will mislead many.+

Matthew 24:5

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures—With References
- 5 for many will come on the basis of my name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’* and will mislead many.+

Matthew 24:5

The Kingdom Interlinear Translation of the Greek Scriptures
- 5 πολλοὶ many γὰρ for ἐλεύσονται will come ἐπὶ upon τῷ the ὀνόματί name μου of me λέγοντες saying ᾿Εγώ I εἰμι am ὁ the χριστός, Christ, καὶ and πολλοὺς many πλανήσουσιν. they will mislead.

Matthew 24:5

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

Matthew 24:5

American Standard Version
- 5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am the Christ; and shall lead many astray.

Matthew 24:5

The Bible in Living English
- 5 For many will come under my name, saying ‘I am the Messiah,’ and delude many.

Matthew Study Notes—Chapter 24

New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures (Study Edition)
- 24:5
  
  the Christ: Greek, ho Khri·stosʹ. The title “the Christ” is equivalent to “the Messiah” (from Hebrew ma·shiʹach), both meaning “Anointed One.” Jewish historian Josephus indicates that in the first century C.E., some who claimed to be prophets or liberators arose, promising relief from Roman oppression. These may have been viewed by their followers as political Messiahs.