# they will lead many astray
Here "lead ... astray" is a metaphor for persuading someone to believe what is not true. Alternate translation: "they will 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"