# lead many astray Here "lead many astray" is a metaphor "persuades many to believe what is not true." Alternate translation: "deceive many people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]]]) # in my name Possible meanings are 1) "claiming my authority" or 2) "claiming that God sent them." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]]) # I am he "I am the Christ"