Bible Verses About the Antichrist

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws."

"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."

"And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him...These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone."

"Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son."

"And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease."

"And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations."

What does the Bible say about the antichrist?

The Antichrist is a figure described in Scripture as the ultimate opponent of Christ—a deceiver who rises to global power in the last days, demands worship, and persecutes believers. While the 'spirit of antichrist' has been at work throughout history, the Bible foretells a specific individual who embodies total rebellion against God. Key King James Version passages include 1 John 2:18, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 1 John 4:3. This page collects 10 KJV verses about the antichrist, each quoted in full.

Who is the Antichrist?

The Bible describes the Antichrist as a future world leader who opposes God, demands worship, and persecutes believers (2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Revelation 13). The 'spirit of antichrist' also refers to any teaching that denies Christ (1 John 2:22, 4:3). While many candidates have been proposed throughout history, his identity will become clear when he is revealed.

What happens to the Antichrist?

The Antichrist's reign is temporary (42 months, Revelation 13:5) and ends decisively when Christ returns. He will be destroyed 'with the spirit of his mouth and the brightness of his coming' (2 Thessalonians 2:8) and cast into the lake of fire (Revelation 19:20).