Massacre of the Innocents

Then Herod, when he saw that he was deceived by the wise men, was exceedingly angry; and he sent forth and put to death all the male children who were in Bethlehem and in all its districts, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had determined from the wise men.

And Jesus answered and said to them: “Take heed that no one deceives you.

For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.

Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.

For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

saying, “Sir, we remember, while He was still alive, how that deceiver said, ‘After three days I will rise.’

And Jesus, answering them, began to say: “Take heed that no one deceives you.

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

For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

And He said: “Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time has drawn near.’ Therefore do not go after them.

And there was much complaining among the people concerning Him. Some said, “He is good”; others said, “No, on the contrary, He deceives the people.”

Then the Pharisees answered them, “Are you also deceived?