false christs] Such as John seems to call Antichrists 1 John 2:18. See on verse 5. Some think the pope is here intended. false prophets] Abettours of those false christs, expounding of, and applying to them Scriptures, Revelation 16:13. and Revelation 19:20. and Revelation 20:10. Some bring in Mahome, who is called, The great prophet, by his followers. shew] Gr. give. They shall openly lay forth great signes for men to behold. signes] So 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10. Revelation 13:13. elect] Not among Jews onely, but among Gentiles also.