21for then will be great oppression, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever will be.
22Except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the elect`s sake, those days will be shortened.
23Then if any man will tell you, `Behold, here is the Christ,` or, `There,` don`t believe it.
24For there will arise false Christs, and false prophets, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.