A.D. 33 (30 page)

Matthew 7:22–23 (ESV) “On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?' And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.'”

Matthew 24:5 (KJV) “For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.”

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