19For those will be days of tribulation unseen from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again.
20If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.
21At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.
22For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
23So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.