22. And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would endure and survive, but for the sake of the elect (God's chosen ones) those days will be shortened.
23. If anyone says to you then, Behold, here is the Christ (the Messiah)! or, There He is!–do not believe it.
24. For false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders so as to deceive and lead astray, if possible, even the elect (God's chosen ones).
25. See, I have warned you beforehand.
26. So if they say to you, Behold, He is in the wilderness (desert)–do not go out there; if they tell you, Behold, He is in the secret places or inner rooms–do not believe it.
27. For just as the lightning flashes from the east and shines and is seen as far as the west, so will the coming of the Son of Man be.