Matthew 24:21-24 For there will be then, Great tribulation, such as hath not happened, from the beginning of the world, until the present time, neither in any wise shall happen.

Rotherham⁽ⁱ⁾ ²¹ For there will be then, Great tribulation, such as hath not happened, from the beginning of the world, until the present time, neither in any wise shall happen. ²² And, except those days had been shortened, no flesh had been saved; but, for the sake of the chosen, those days shall be shortened. ²³ Then, if any, unto you, say––Lo! here, is the Christ, or, there, Do not believe it; ²⁴ For there will arise, false Christs, and false prophets,––and they will show great signs and wonders, so that, if possible, even the chosen, should be deceived:––