20 And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for (A)the sake of the elect, whom (B)he chose, he shortened the days. 21 And (C)then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘Look, there he is!’ do not believe it. 22 (D)For false christs and false prophets will arise and (E)perform signs and wonders, (F)to lead astray, if possible, (G)the elect. 23 But (H)be on guard; (I)I have told you all things beforehand.

The Coming of the Son of Man

24 “But in those days, after (J)that tribulation, (K)the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 25 and (L)the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 26 And then they will see (M)the Son of Man coming in clouds (N)with great power and glory.

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