Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not.
So when people come up to you saying 'Jesus is out in the desert, come see!', don't go. Or if they're like 'He's hiding in some secret room!', don't believe it.
Real recognize real, when Jesus comes back, you won't need anyone to tell you where to find him.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, Jesus was delivering the Olivet Discourse to His disciples on the Mount of Olives, warning about the signs of the end times and His second coming amid growing tensions in Jerusalem. He specifically cautioned against false messiahs who might claim to know His whereabouts, reflecting the cultural context of Jewish messianic expectations and the prevalence of deceptive prophets during periods of political and social unrest. This teaching was part of a broader prophetic message that addressed the impending destruction of the Temple and the need for spiritual vigilance.
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