22. If the time had not been cut short, no one would live. But because of God's chosen people, it will be shortened.
23. "At that time someone may say to you, 'Look! Here is the Christ!' Or, 'There he is!' Do not believe it.
24. False Christs and false prophets will appear. They will do great signs and miracles. They will try to fool God's chosen people if possible.
25. See, I have told you ahead of time.
26. "So if anyone tells you, 'He is far out in the desert,' do not go out there. Or if anyone says, 'He is deep inside the house,' do not believe it.
27. Lightning that comes from the east can be seen in the west. It will be the same when the Son of Man comes.