Mark 13:20-22

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²⁰ In fact, if the Lord had not shortened the days, no one would be rescued. But for the sake of his chosen ones, those whom he appointed, he shortened the days.

²¹ “So at that time, if someone says to you, ‘Look—here is the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look—there he is!’ don’t believe them; ²² because false messiahs and false prophets will arise, and will perform signs and portents to lead astray even God’s chosen ones, if that were possible.