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For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.
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And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
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And then if any one says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or'Look, there he is!' do not believe it.
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False Christs and false prophets will arise and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.
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But take heed; I have told you all things beforehand.
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"But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,
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and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.
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And then they will see the Son of man coming in clouds with great power and glory.
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And then he will send out the angels, and gather his elect from the four winds, from the ends of the earth to the ends of heaven.
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"From the fig tree learn its lesson: as soon as its branch becomes tender and puts forth its leaves, you know that summer is near.
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So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates.