²¹ for then shall there be great tribulation, such as has not been from [the] beginning of [the] world until now, nor ever shall be;

²² and if those days had not been cut short, no flesh had been saved; but on account of the elect those days shall be cut short.

²³ Then if any one say to you, Behold, here is the Christ, or here, believe [it] not.

²⁴ For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall give great signs and wonders, so as to mislead, if possible, even the elect.