False prophets Quote by John Chrysostom
“After the prophets, the false prophets; after the apostles, the false apostles; after Christ, anti-Christ.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: Homily on False Prophets, 4th century
It warns that after each true religious figure, false successors appear, culminating in an ultimate adversary.
In simple terms: False leaders follow true ones, ending in opposition.
Discern authenticity in leaders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- church leadership
- political movements
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we identify false teachings?
- What role does skepticism play?
Not all opposition is evil; context matters.