Matthew
24:4 (NIV) Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one
deceives you. 5 For many will come in my name, claiming,
'I am the Christ,' and will deceive manyÉ 10 At that
time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and
hate each other, 11 and many false prophets will appear
and deceive many people. 12 Because of the increase
of wickedness, the love of most will grow coldÉ 23 At that
time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or,
'There he is!' do not believe it. 24 For false Christs and false
prophets will appear and perform great signs and miracles
to deceive even the elect--if that were possible. 25 See, I
have told you ahead of time. 26 So if anyone tells you,
'There he is, out in the desert,' do not go out; or, 'Here he is,
in the inner rooms,' do not believe it. 27 For as lightning
that comes from the east is visible even in the west,
so will be the coming of the Son of Man.