19. For in those days there will be distress as has not been from the beginning of the creation which God created to this time, nor ever shall be.
20. “Except the Lord shortened the days, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.
21. Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there He is!’ do not believe it.
22. For false christs and false prophets will rise and show signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.
23. But take heed. I have told you all things beforehand.