⁵ For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will deceive many.^(A)

²³ “If anyone tells you then, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!’^(A) or, ‘Over here!’ do not believe it!^{(B) 24} False messiahs^[a] and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray,^(C) if possible, even the elect.