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Matthew 24:23

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Matthew 24:23 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe [it] not.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe [it] not.
Matthew 24:23 — American Standard Version

Context — Matthew 24

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
20And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on a sabbath:
21for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.
22And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect`s sake those days shall be shortened.
23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe [it] not.
24For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
25Behold, I have told you beforehand.
26If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe [it] not.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then if any man shall say unto you, etc.] Either at the time when the siege shall be begun, and the abomination of desolation standing in the holy place; or during the days of tribulation, whilst the siege lasted; or after those days were shortened, and the city destroyed, and the Roman army was gone with their captives: when some, that were scattered up and down in the country, would insinuate to their countrymen, that the Messiah was in such a place: saying, lo! here is Christ, or there, believe it not; for both during the time of the siege, there were such that sprung up, and pretended to be Messiahs, and deliverers of them from the Roman power, and had their several abettors; one saying…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Lo, here is Christ - The Messiah. The Jews expected the Messiah to deliver them from Roman oppression. In the time of these great calamities they would anxiously look for him. Many would claim “to be” the Messiah. Many would follow those who set up that claim. Many would rejoice to believe that he was come, and would call on others, Christians with the rest, to follow them. Believe it not - You have evidence that the Messiah has come, and you are not to be deceived by the plausible pretensions of others. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Mar 13:21; Luk 17:23. Matthew 24:24”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Deu 13:1-3; Mar 13:21; Luk 17:23, Luk 17:24, Luk 21:8; Joh 5:43 Matthew 24:24”
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