Matthew 24:22-24 Indeed if those days were not shortened, no flesh could escape. But for the sake of the chosen, those days will be shortened.

Thomson⁽ⁱ⁾ ²² Indeed if those days were not shortened, no flesh could escape. But for the sake of the chosen, those days will be shortened. ²³ At that time if any say to you, Lo! the Christ is here! or there! believe it not. ²⁴ For false Christs and false prophets will rise up and give out great signs and wonders, so as to deceive, if it were possible, even the chosen.