Mark 13:5
New International Version
Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

New Living Translation
Jesus replied, “Don’t let anyone mislead you,

English Standard Version
And Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one leads you astray.

Berean Standard Bible
Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus began to say to them, "Take heed, lest anyone mislead you.

King James Bible
And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

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

New American Standard Bible
And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you.

NASB 1995
And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you.

NASB 1977
And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one misleads you.

Legacy Standard Bible
And Jesus began to say to them, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Amplified Bible
Jesus began to say to them, “Be careful and see to it that no one misleads you.

Christian Standard Bible
Jesus told them, “Watch out that no one deceives you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then Jesus began by telling them: “Watch out that no one deceives you.

American Standard Version
And Jesus began to say unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

Contemporary English Version
Jesus answered: Watch out and don't let anyone fool you!

English Revised Version
And Jesus began to say unto them, Take heed that no man lead you astray.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Jesus answered them, "Be careful not to let anyone deceive you.

Good News Translation
Jesus said to them, "Watch out, and don't let anyone fool you.

International Standard Version
Jesus began to say to them, "See to it that no one deceives you.

Majority Standard Bible
Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you.

NET Bible
Jesus began to say to them, "Watch out that no one misleads you.

New Heart English Bible
And Jesus began to say to them, "Be careful that no one leads you astray.

Webster's Bible Translation
And Jesus answering them, began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

Weymouth New Testament
So Jesus began to say to them: "Take care that no one misleads you.

World English Bible
Jesus, answering, began to tell them, “Be careful that no one leads you astray.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And Jesus answering them, began to say, “Take heed lest anyone may lead you astray,

Berean Literal Bible
And Jesus began to say to them, "Take heed, lest anyone mislead you.

Young's Literal Translation
And Jesus answering them, began to say, 'Take heed lest any one may lead you astray,

Smith's Literal Translation
And Jesus having answered began to say to them, See ye lest any should lead you astray:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And Jesus answering, began to say to them, Take heed lest any man deceive you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And Jesus, answering, began to say to them: “See to it that no one leads you astray.

New American Bible
Jesus began to say to them, “See that no one deceives you.

New Revised Standard Version
Then Jesus began to say to them, “Beware that no one leads you astray.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Then Jesus began to tell them; Be careful that no man deceive you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
But Yeshua himself began to say to them, “Take heed lest a man shall lead you astray.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Jesus answering them, began to say: Take heed, lest any one deceive you.

Godbey New Testament
And Jesus began to say to them, See, lest any one may deceive you.

Haweis New Testament
Then Jesus answering them, began to say, Beware that no man deceive you:

Mace New Testament
Jesus answer'd by saying, take care not to let any one impose upon you;

Weymouth New Testament
So Jesus began to say to them: "Take care that no one misleads you.

Worrell New Testament
And Jesus began to say to them, "Take heed, lest some one lead you astray.

Worsley New Testament
But Jesus answered them and said, Beware least any one deceive you:

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Audio Bible



Context
Temple Destruction Foretold
4“Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are about to be fulfilled?” 5 Jesus began by telling them, “See to it that no one deceives you. 6Many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and will deceive many.…

Cross References
Matthew 24:4
Jesus answered, “See to it that no one deceives you.

Luke 21:8
Jesus answered, “See to it that you are not deceived. For many will come in My name, claiming, ‘I am He,’ and, ‘The time is near.’ Do not follow them.

2 Thessalonians 2:3
Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.

1 John 4:1
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.

2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

1 Timothy 4:1
Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,

2 Corinthians 11:13-15
For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

Acts 20:29-30
I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them.

Revelation 12:9
And the great dragon was hurled down—that ancient serpent called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was hurled to the earth, and his angels with him.

Jeremiah 29:8
For this is what the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, says: “Do not be deceived by the prophets and diviners among you, and do not listen to the dreams you elicit from them.

Deuteronomy 13:1-3
If a prophet or dreamer of dreams arises among you and proclaims a sign or wonder to you, / and if the sign or wonder he has spoken to you comes about, but he says, “Let us follow other gods (which you have not known) and let us worship them,” / you must not listen to the words of that prophet or dreamer. For the LORD your God is testing you to find out whether you love Him with all your heart and with all your soul.

Ezekiel 13:9-10
My hand will be against the prophets who see false visions and speak lying divinations. They will not belong to the council of My people or be recorded in the register of the house of Israel, nor will they enter the land of Israel. Then you will know that I am the Lord GOD. / Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,

Isaiah 9:15-16
The head is the elder and honorable man, and the tail is the prophet who teaches lies. / For those who guide this people mislead them, and those they mislead are swallowed up.

Micah 3:5
This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:

Zechariah 13:2-3
And on that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, I will erase the names of the idols from the land, and they will no longer be remembered. I will also remove the prophets and the spirit of impurity from the land. / And if anyone still prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will say to him, ‘You shall not remain alive, because you have spoken falsely in the name of the LORD.’ When he prophesies, his father and mother who bore him will pierce him through.


Treasury of Scripture

And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

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Jeremiah 29:8
For thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Let not your prophets and your diviners, that be in the midst of you, deceive you, neither hearken to your dreams which ye cause to be dreamed.

Matthew 24:4,5
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you…

Luke 21:8
And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them.

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Mark 13
1. Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;
9. the persecutions for the gospel;
10. that the gospel must be preached to all nations;
14. that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;
24. and the manner of his coming to judgment;
32. the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray














Jesus began by telling them
This phrase sets the stage for the discourse that follows, known as the Olivet Discourse. The Greek word for "began" is "ἤρξατο" (ērxato), indicating the initiation of a significant teaching moment. Jesus, as the divine teacher, is preparing His disciples for the trials ahead. Historically, this discourse is delivered on the Mount of Olives, a place of significant prophetic importance, symbolizing a vantage point both physically and spiritually. Jesus' role as the teacher is central, emphasizing His authority and the importance of His words.

See to it
The Greek word here is "βλέπετε" (blepete), which means to watch, be vigilant, or take heed. This is a call to active awareness and discernment. In a conservative Christian perspective, this vigilance is not just a passive observation but an active engagement with one's faith and surroundings. The imperative form underscores the urgency and importance of the message. In the context of the early church, this vigilance was crucial as believers faced persecution and false teachings.

that no one
This phrase emphasizes the universality of the warning. The Greek "μή τις" (mē tis) suggests an indefinite pronoun, meaning anyone or no one. It highlights the potential for deception from any source, whether external or internal. Historically, the early church faced threats from false prophets and teachers, making this warning particularly relevant. The conservative Christian view would stress the importance of guarding against any influence that could lead one away from the truth of the Gospel.

deceives you
The Greek word for "deceives" is "πλανήσῃ" (planēsē), which means to lead astray or cause to wander. This term is often used in the New Testament to describe spiritual deception. The historical context of this warning is significant, as Jesus was preparing His disciples for the coming trials and the rise of false messiahs and prophets. From a conservative Christian perspective, this deception is not just a matter of intellectual error but a spiritual danger that can lead one away from salvation. The emphasis is on the need for discernment and adherence to the truth of Scripture.

(5) And Jesus answering them began to say.--The report which follows, common as it is to the first three Gospels, serves as an admirable example of the extent of variation compatible with substantial accuracy, and with the recognition of an inspired guidance as ensuring that accuracy. The discourse obviously made a deep impression on those who heard it, as afterwards on those to whom they repeated it, and so it passed from mouth to mouth, but probably it was not committed to writing till the events which it foretold came within the horizon. On all points common to the three records, see Notes on Matthew 24.

Verses 5, 6. - Take heed that no man lead you astray. The Greek word is πλανήση. Their first temptation would be of this kind - that many would come in Christ's name, saying, "I am he;" claiming, that is, the title which belonged to him alone. Such were Theudas (Acts 5:36) and Simon Magus (Acts 8:10), who, according to Jerome, said, "Ego sum Sermo Dei, ego speciosus, ego Paracletus, ego omnipotens, ego omnia." Such were Menander and the Gnostics.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Jesus
Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

began
ἤρξατο (ērxato)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

by telling
λέγειν (legein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

them,
αὐτοῖς (autois)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

“See to it
Βλέπετε (Blepete)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.

[that]
μή (mē)
Adverb
Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

[no one]
τις (tis)
Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object.

deceives
πλανήσῃ (planēsē)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 4105: To lead astray, deceive, cause to wander. From plane; to roam.

you.
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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