²⁴ For false messiahs^[a] and false prophets will appear and produce great signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.^(A)

³⁰ Some even from your own group will come distorting the truth in order to entice the disciples to follow them.

¹⁹ Indeed, there have to be factions among you, for only so will it become clear who among you are genuine.^(A)