Explicit Scripture of the AntiChrist and False Prophet King James Bible

Explicit Mentions of "Antichrist" in the KJVThe term "antichrist" appears in only four verses in the KJV, all in the epistles of John:1 John 2:18 (KJV)

"Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time." Context: John warns that the "last time" is marked by the presence of many antichrists, suggesting both a singular future figure and multiple present false teachers who oppose Christ.

1 John 2:22 (KJV)

"Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son." Context: Defines the antichrist as anyone who denies that Jesus is the Christ or rejects the relationship between the Father and the Son, emphasizing a theological characteristic.

1 John 4:3 (KJV)

"And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world." Context: Describes the "spirit of antichrist" as already present, characterized by denying that Jesus came in the flesh, pointing to false teachings prevalent in John’s time.

2 John 1:7 (KJV)

"For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist." Context: Reiterates that deceivers who deny Jesus’ incarnation are antichrists, emphasizing the plural nature of such figures in the present age.

Passages Commonly Associated with the AntichristWhile the term "antichrist" is limited to the above verses, several other KJV passages are frequently interpreted as describing the Antichrist or a related eschatological figure (e.g., the Beast, the man of sin, or false prophets). These are drawn from prophetic and apocalyptic texts:Daniel 7:8 (KJV)

"I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things." Interpretation: The "little horn" is often seen as a symbol of the Antichrist, a figure who rises to power, speaks boastfully, and opposes God. The "eyes like the eyes of man" suggest cunning or intelligence, though not explicitly one eye.

Daniel 11:36-37 (KJV)

"And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all." Interpretation: This "king" is often identified with the Antichrist, characterized by self-exaltation, blasphemy, and disregard for traditional worship, aligning with traits of the man of sin or Beast.

Zechariah 11:17 (KJV)

"Woe to the idol shepherd that leaveth the flock! the sword shall be upon his arm, and upon his right eye: his arm shall be clean dried up, and his right eye shall be utterly darkened." Interpretation: The "idol shepherd" is sometimes linked to the Antichrist due to his failure as a leader and physical description (darkened right eye, withered arm). As noted in your previous question, this is a key verse for the "one eye" idea, though not explicitly about the Antichrist.

2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 (KJV)

"Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God." Interpretation: The "man of sin" or "son of perdition" is widely regarded as the Antichrist, a figure who deceives, exalts himself above God, and desecrates the temple. This is one of the most direct descriptions of a singular Antichrist figure.

2 Thessalonians 2:8-9 (KJV)

"And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders." Interpretation: The "Wicked" (or lawless one) is another reference to the Antichrist, empowered by Satan, performing false miracles, and ultimately destroyed by Christ.

Revelation 13:1-2 (KJV)

"And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy. And the beast which I saw was like unto a leopard, and his feet were as the feet of a bear, and his mouth as the mouth of a lion: and the dragon gave him his power, and his seat, and great authority." Interpretation: The Beast from the sea is often identified as the Antichrist or his political system, empowered by Satan (the dragon), and ruling with global authority.

Revelation 13:3 (KJV)

"And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast." Interpretation: The Beast’s "wounded head" that is healed is sometimes linked to the Antichrist, suggesting a miraculous recovery that deceives the world. As noted earlier, some speculate this wound could involve an eye, though the text doesn’t specify.

Revelation 13:5-6 (KJV)

"And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven." Interpretation: The Beast’s blasphemous speech and temporary reign (42 months) align with descriptions of the Antichrist as a figure who opposes God and deceives many.

Revelation 13:11-12 (KJV)

"And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed." Interpretation: The second Beast, often called the False Prophet, supports the first Beast (potentially the Antichrist), promoting worship of him through deception and false miracles.

Revelation 19:20 (KJV)

"And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone." Interpretation: Describes the ultimate defeat of the Beast and False Prophet, often seen as the Antichrist and his ally, cast into the lake of fire, affirming their opposition to God.

NotesExplicit vs. Implicit: The term "antichrist" is limited to 1 John and 2 John, focusing on false teachers and deniers of Christ’s divinity or incarnation. Other passages (Daniel, 2 Thessalonians, Revelation) describe figures like the Beast or man of sin, which Christian tradition often equates with the Antichrist.

One Eye Reference: As addressed previously, only Zechariah 11:17 mentions a physical trait involving an eye ("right eye utterly darkened"), but it’s not explicitly about the Antichrist. No other KJV verses tie the Antichrist to a one-eye description.

Theological Variation: Interpretations vary widely. Some see the Antichrist as a singular future figure, others as a recurring type of false teacher, and some as a system or spirit of opposition to Christ.

No Additional Verses: A thorough review of the KJV confirms no other verses explicitly use "antichrist" or describe a one-eyed figure definitively as the Antichrist.

In the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible, the term "false prophet" is explicitly mentioned in a few verses, primarily in the New Testament, and is often associated with deceptive figures who lead people astray from God’s truth. Additionally, several passages describe figures or behaviors that Christian theology commonly identifies as characteristic of false prophets, particularly in apocalyptic contexts like the Book of Revelation, where the False Prophet is a specific eschatological figure associated with the Antichrist or the Beast. Below is a comprehensive list of KJV scriptures that explicitly mention "false prophet(s)" or are commonly interpreted as referring to the False Prophet or false prophets in general, with brief explanations.Explicit Mentions of "False Prophet(s)" in the KJVThe term "false prophet" or "false prophets" appears in specific verses, primarily warning against deception or describing the eschatological False Prophet.Matthew 7:15 (KJV)

"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." Context: Jesus, in the Sermon on the Mount, warns about false prophets who appear righteous but are deceptive and destructive.

Interpretation: This refers to general false teachers or leaders who mislead believers, not necessarily the eschatological False Prophet.

Matthew 24:11 (KJV)

"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." Context: In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus describes signs of the end times, including the rise of false prophets who deceive many people.

Interpretation: Points to a proliferation of deceptive figures in the last days, contributing to widespread apostasy.

Matthew 24:24 (KJV)

"For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Context: Jesus elaborates on end-time deception, noting that false prophets and false messiahs will perform convincing signs and wonders.

Interpretation: Highlights the power of false prophets to deceive through miracles, potentially including the eschatological False Prophet.

Mark 13:22 (KJV)

"For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect." Context: Parallel to Matthew 24:24, this is part of Jesus’ discourse on the end times, emphasizing deception through signs and wonders.

Interpretation: Similar to Matthew, it underscores the deceptive nature of false prophets in the last days.

Luke 6:26 (KJV)

"Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." Context: Jesus contrasts true and false prophets, noting that false prophets are often popularly acclaimed, unlike true prophets who face opposition.

Interpretation: Refers to false prophets in a general sense, who gain favor by pleasing people rather than speaking God’s truth.

Acts 13:6 (KJV)

"And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Barjesus." Context: Describes a specific individual, Barjesus (Elymas), a sorcerer and false prophet who opposed Paul and Barnabas.

Interpretation: An example of a contemporary false prophet in the early church, using sorcery to deceive.

2 Peter 2:1 (KJV)

"But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction." Context: Peter warns of false prophets and teachers who introduce heresies and deny Christ, leading to destruction.

Interpretation: Links false prophets to false teachers, emphasizing their role in spreading doctrinal error.

1 John 4:1 (KJV)

"Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world." Context: John urges believers to test spirits, as many false prophets are active, denying core truths about Christ (see 1 John 4:2-3).

Interpretation: Connects false prophets to the "spirit of antichrist," emphasizing their deceptive teachings.

Revelation 16:13 (KJV)

"And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet." Context: Describes demonic spirits coming from the dragon (Satan), the Beast, and the False Prophet, deceiving nations to gather for Armageddon.

Interpretation: The False Prophet is a specific eschatological figure, allied with the Beast, promoting deception through demonic influence.

Revelation 19:20 (KJV)

"And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone." Context: Describes the defeat of the Beast and the False Prophet, who performed miracles to deceive people into worshiping the Beast.

Interpretation: The False Prophet is a key end-time figure, working miracles to support the Beast (often identified with the Antichrist) and ultimately judged by God.

Revelation 20:10 (KJV)

"And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever." Context: Confirms the eternal punishment of Satan, joining the Beast and False Prophet in the lake of fire.

Interpretation: Reinforces the False Prophet’s role as a central figure in end-time deception, sharing the same fate as the Beast.

Passages Commonly Associated with the False ProphetIn addition to explicit mentions, other KJV passages are often interpreted as describing the False Prophet or false prophets, particularly in apocalyptic or prophetic contexts:Deuteronomy 13:1-3 (KJV)

"If there arise among you a prophet, or a dreamer of dreams, and giveth thee a sign or a wonder, And the sign or the wonder come to pass, whereof he spake unto thee, saying, Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them; Thou shalt not hearken unto the words of that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams: for the Lord your God proveth you, to know whether ye love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul." Interpretation: Describes false prophets in the Old Testament who perform signs but lead people to false gods, a precursor to the deceptive miracles of the False Prophet in Revelation.

Deuteronomy 18:20-22 (KJV)

"But the prophet, which shall presume to speak a word in my name, which I have not commanded him to speak, or that shall speak in the name of other gods, even that prophet shall die. And if thou say in thine heart, How shall we know the word which the Lord hath not spoken? When a prophet speaketh in the name of the Lord, if the thing follow not, nor come to pass, that is the thing which the Lord hath not spoken, but the prophet hath spoken it presumptuously: thou shalt not be afraid of him." Interpretation: Provides criteria for identifying false prophets in the Old Testament, based on false predictions or leading people astray, relevant to understanding New Testament warnings.

Jeremiah 14:14-15 (KJV)

"Then the Lord said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spake unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart. Therefore thus saith the Lord concerning the prophets that prophesy in my name, and I sent them not, yet they say, Sword and famine shall not be in this land; By sword and famine shall those prophets be consumed." Interpretation: Condemns false prophets who falsely claim to speak for God, a recurring theme applied to end-time false prophets.

Revelation 13:11-14 (KJV)

"And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live." Interpretation: This "second beast" is widely identified as the False Prophet (explicitly called so in Revelation 19:20). He mimics Christ (like a lamb), performs miracles, and promotes worship of the first Beast (often linked to the Antichrist), deceiving the world.

NotesExplicit vs. Implicit: The term "false prophet(s)" is used explicitly in the verses from Matthew, Mark, Luke, Acts, 2 Peter, 1 John, and Revelation. Revelation 16:13, 19:20, and 20:10 specifically refer to the eschatological False Prophet, a singular figure allied with the Beast. Other verses describe false prophets in a general sense, applicable to any deceptive teacher or leader.

Relation to Antichrist: The False Prophet in Revelation is closely tied to the Beast (often identified with the Antichrist), performing miracles to support the Beast’s authority and deceiving people into worshiping him (Revelation 13:12-14, 19:20). This aligns with the Antichrist’s deceptive nature described in 2 Thessalonians 2:9 and Revelation 13:3-6.

One Eye Reference: As noted in your previous question, no KJV scriptures explicitly describe the False Prophet (or the Antichrist) as having one eye. Zechariah 11:17’s "idol shepherd" with a darkened right eye is sometimes linked to the Antichrist, but not the False Prophet.

Characteristics: False prophets are consistently described as deceivers who perform signs, promote false teachings, deny Christ’s divinity or incarnation (1 John 4:1-3), or lead people to worship false gods or figures (Deuteronomy 13:1-3, Revelation 13:14).