Mark 13:14-23

14“But when you see the abomination of desolation standing [in the temple sanctuary] where it ought not to be (let the reader understand) then those who are in Judea must flee to the mountains.

15Whoever is on the housetop must not go down [to enter the house], or go inside to take anything out of his house;

16whoever is in the field must not turn back to get his coat.

17And woe to those women who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days!

18Pray that it will not occur in winter,

19for at that time there will be such tribulation as has not occurred, from the beginning of the creation which God made, until now—and never will [be again].

20And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose [for Himself], He shortened the days.

21Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed)!’ or, ‘Look, He is there!’ do not believe it;

22for false Christs and false prophets will arise, and they will provide signs and wonders in order to deceive, if [such a thing were] possible, even the elect [those God has chosen for Himself].

23But be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.