^{20 Ref} Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.

^{21 Ref} Then if anyone tells you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or, 'Look, there!' don't believe it.

^{22 Ref} For there will arise false christs and false prophets, and will show signs and wonders, that they may lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.