Matthew 7:15-20
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15 “Be on your guard against false prophets(A) who come to you in sheep’s(B) clothing(C) but inwardly are ravaging wolves.(D) 16 You’ll recognize them by their fruit.(E) Are grapes gathered from thornbushes or figs from thistles?(F) 17 In the same way, every good tree produces good fruit, but a bad tree produces bad fruit. 18 A good tree can’t produce bad fruit; neither can a bad tree produce good fruit. 19 Every tree that doesn’t produce good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.(G) 20 So you’ll recognize them by their fruit.(H)
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Matthew 24:4-5
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4 Jesus replied to them, “Watch out that no one deceives(A) you. 5 For many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am the Messiah,’ and they will deceive many.(B)
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Matthew 24:11
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11 Many false prophets(A) will rise up and deceive many.
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Matthew 24:24
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24 For false messiahs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray,(A) if possible, even the elect.
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Luke 21:8
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8 Then he said, “Watch out that you are not deceived.(A) For many will come in my name,(B) saying, ‘I am he,’(C) and, ‘The time is near.’ Don’t follow them.(D)
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Romans 16:17
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Warning against Divisive People
17 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles contrary to the teaching that you learned.(A) Avoid them,(B)
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