A Tree and Its Fruit

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

And many false prophets will arise and lead many astray.

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.

For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.

“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.

False Prophets and Teachers

But false prophets also arose among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction.

Test the Spirits

Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, for many false prophets have gone out into the world.