^{21 Ref} for then shall be great tribulation, such as hath not been from the beginning of the world until now, no, nor ever shall be.

^{22 Ref} And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

^{23 Ref} Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is the Christ, or, Here; believe `it' not.

^{24 Ref} For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.