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

^{24 Ref} 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.

^{25 Ref} See, I have made it clear to you before it comes about.

^{26 Ref} If, then, they say to you, See, he is in the waste land; go not out: See, he is in the inner rooms; put no faith in it.

^{27 Ref} Because as in a thunderstorm the bright light coming from the east is seen even in the west; so will be the coming of the Son of man.

^{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.

^{25 Ref} Behold, I have told you beforehand.

^{26 Ref} If therefore they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the wilderness; go not forth: Behold, he is in the inner chambers; believe `it' not.

^{27 Ref} For as the lightning cometh forth from the east, and is seen even unto the west; so shall be the coming of the Son of man.