21. for then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.
22. And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
23. Then if any man shall say unto you, Behold, here is the Christ, or there, believe it not.
24. For there shall arise false Christs and false prophets and shall show great signs and wonders in such a manner that they shall deceive, if possible, the very elect.
25. Behold, I have told you before.
26. Therefore if they say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert, go not forth; Behold, he is in the secret chambers, believe it not.