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"then let those who are in Judaea escape to the hills;
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let him who is on the roof not go down to fetch what is in his house;
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nor let him who is outside the city stay to pick up his outer garment.
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And alas for the women who at that time are with child or have infants!
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"But pray that your flight may not be in winter, nor on the Sabbath;
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for it will be a time of great suffering, such as never has been from the beginning of the world till now, and assuredly never will be again.
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And if those days had not been cut short, no one would escape; but for the sake of God's own People those days will be cut short.
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"If at that time any one should say to you, `See, here is the Christ!' or `Here!' give no credence to it.
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For there will rise up false Christs and false prophets, displaying wonderful signs and prodigies, so as to deceive, were it possible, even God's own People.
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Remember, I have forewarned you.
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If therefore they should say to you, `See, He is in the Desert!' do not go out there: or `See, He is indoors in the room!' do not believe it.