Mark 13:22For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
The setting
Mount of Olives, Jerusalem, Israel. ~30 AD. Jesus explains to Peter, James, John, and Andrew that miracles alone don't prove divine authority.
The emotion here: grave concern for His followers' future
The original word
planao (πλανάω) — to cause to wander, lead astray like a lost sheep
Why it matters
Simon Magus performed signs and was called 'the Great Power of God' by Samaritans before Philip arrived
Read with care
What most readers miss in Mark 13:22
Even the ELECT could be deceived - this isn't about unbelievers but committed Christians
Common misconceptionPeople assume miracles always prove God's approval, but Satan can counterfeit supernatural signs to deceive believers.
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Bible Genome reading
Mark 13:22 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
Mark 13:22 comes from the book of Mark, written during the gospel period. The setting is the Temple. These words are attributed to Jesus. The dominant emotion in this verse is anxious, with a comfort power of 20% and a tone that is urgent. It belongs to the prophecy genre of biblical literature. Key themes include deception, false miracles. Notable phrases: false christs and false prophets; signs and wonders; lead astray. This verse contains prophecy.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same anxious
“And no wonder, for even Satan masquerades as an angel of light.”
— 2 Corinthians 11:14
“Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.”
— 2 Timothy 3:12
“The evil spirit answered, "Jesus I know, and Paul I know, but who are you?"”
— Acts 19:15
“I fell to the ground, and heard a voice saying to me, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me?'”
— Acts 22:7
“When we had all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting me? It is har…”
— Acts 26:14
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