unfoldingWord_en_tn/mat/24/05.md

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Be careful that no one leads you astray ... and will lead many astray

Here "leads you astray" is a metaphor for persuading someone to believe something that is not true. Alternate translation: "Be careful that no one deceives you ... and will deceive many people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

many will come in my name

Here "name" refers to "in the authority" or "as the representative" of someone. Alternate translation: "many will claim that they have come as my representative" or "many will say they speak for me" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)