Matthew 24:24 Meaning

Christ gives a reason why we should be wary from the certain danger which the multitude of deceivers should bring.

It is possible that false deceivers pretending themselves to be Christ, and false prophets drawing men away from the true Christ, may make show of great signs and wonders, for so does Christ foretell.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:24 Meaning – Believe them not

Whosoever teaches false doctrine and does not conform to the truth of the Scriptures, their wonders are lying wonders and not to be believed. Therefore says he, Believe them not.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)

Matthew 24:24 Meaning – They shall deceive the very elect

The power of delusion is great and may prevail with any who is secure and watches not, for, They shall deceive, if it were possible, the very elect.

The elect cannot altogether be seduced and drawn away from the true Christ because of the power of him who has called them, but for any power in themselves they might be seduced; for, False prophets shall deceive, if it were possible, the very elect, but divine power guards them against delusions of Satan and false prophets, that they shall not always be deceived.

Dickson, David – A Brief Exposition of the Evangel of Jesus Christ According to Matthew (1651)