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"When you see 'the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

"When you see ‘the abomination that causes desolation' standing where it does not belong—let the reader understand—then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

Let no one on the roof of his house go down or enter the house to take anything out.

Let no one on the housetop go down or enter the house to take anything out.

Let no one in the field go back to get his cloak.

Let no one in the field go back to get their cloak.

How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!

How dreadful it will be in those days for pregnant women and nursing mothers!

Pray that this will not take place in winter,

Pray that this will not take place in winter,

because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again.

because those will be days of distress unequaled from the beginning, when God created the world, until now—and never to be equaled again.

If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them.

"If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them.

At that time if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ !' or, 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it.

At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Messiah!' or, ‘Look, there he is!' do not believe it.

For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and miracles to deceive the elect—if that were possible.

For false messiahs and false prophets will appear and perform signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.

So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.

So be on your guard; I have told you everything ahead of time.