Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 24:4 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Matthew 24:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 24 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.”
Matthew 24:4 (KJV)
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Commentary on Matthew 24:4
Take heed that no man deceive you (βλέπετε μή τις ὑμᾶς πλανήσῃ)—Jesus's first warning in the Olivet Discourse addresses deception (πλανάω, planaō—to lead astray, the root of our word "planet" for wandering stars). The imperative blepete (take heed, watch) demands vigilant discernment. Deception, not destruction, is presented as the primary danger for disciples navigating the end times.This warning brackets the entire discourse (repeated in vv. 11, 24) and identifies spiritual discernment as essential for endurance. The passive voice ("be deceived") indicates vulnerability—deception happens to ...
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Cross-References for Matthew 24:4
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“don't believe every spirit”
“the God of Israel: Don't let your prophets who are in the midst of you”
“unless the departure comes first”
“after the tradition of men”
“the wrath of God comes on the children of disobedience.”
“answering”
“and will show signs and wonders”
“Watch out that you don't get led astray, for many will come in my name, saying, 'I am he{or, I AM},' and, 'The time is at hand.' Therefore don't follow them.,And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.,,,,,,,,”
“tossed back and forth and carried about with every wind of doctrine”
“deceitful workers”