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"then those in Judea must flee to the mountains!
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A man on the housetop must not come down to get things out of his house.
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And a man in the field must not go back to get his clothes.
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Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days!
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Pray that your escape may not be in winter or on a Sabbath.
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For at that time there will be great tribulation, the kind that hasn't taken place from the beginning of the world until now and never will again!
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Unless those days were limited, no one would survive. But those days will be limited because of the elect.
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"If anyone tells you then, 'Look, here is the Messiah!' or, 'Over here!' do not believe it!
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False messiahs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
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Take note: I have told you in advance.
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So if they tell you, 'Look, he's in the wilderness!' don't go out; 'Look, he's in the inner rooms!' do not believe it.