²¹ Because in those days there will be great sorrow, such as there has not been from the start of the world till now, or ever will be.

²² And if those days had not been made short there would have been no salvation for any, but because of the saints those days will be made short.

²³ Then if any man says to you, See, here is the Christ, or, Here; do not put faith in him;

²⁴ For there will come up false Christs, and false prophets, who will do great signs and wonders; so that if possible even the saints might be tricked.