14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation (spoken of by Daniel the prophet) standing where it ought not, he that reads, let him understand, then let those that are in Judaea flee to the mountains; 15 and let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein to take any thing out of his house; 16 and let him that is in the field not turn back again even to take up his garment. 17 But woe to those that are with child and to those that give suck in those days! 18 Pray, therefore, that your flight not be in winter. 19 For those days shall be of affliction such as never was from the beginning of the creation of the things which God created unto this time, neither shall be. 20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved, but for the elect’s sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened those days. 21 And then if anyone should say to you, Behold, here is the Christ, or, Behold, he is there, do not believe him; 22 for false Christs and false prophets shall rise and shall show signs and wonders to seduce, if possible, even the elect. 23 But take ye heed; behold, I have told you everything beforehand.