Also of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them.
And here's the thing, some of these troublemakers are going to come from within your own group. They'll twist the truth and say whatever it takes to get people to follow them instead.
Watch out for people in your circle who twist the truth just to build their own following.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Acts, Paul is speaking to the elders of the church in Ephesus during his third missionary journey, as he prepares to leave and head toward Jerusalem. He warns them that false teachers will emerge from within their own ranks, twisting the truth to attract followers and create divisions in the church. This reflects the early church's vulnerability to internal threats amid rapid growth and opposition from various groups.
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