14"But when you see the abomination of desolation standing where he ought not to be (let the reader understand), then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains.

15Let the one who is on the housetop not go down, nor enter his house, to take anything out,

16and let the one who is in the field not turn back to take his cloak.

17And alas for women who are pregnant and for those who are nursing infants in those days!

18Pray that it may not happen in winter.

19For in those days there will be such tribulation as has not been from the beginning of the creation that God created until now, and never will be.

20And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.

21And then if anyone says to you, 'Look, here is the Christ!' or 'Look, there he is!' do not believe it.

22For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform signs and wonders, to lead astray, if possible, the elect.

23But be on guard; I have told you all things beforehand.

24"But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,

25and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

26And then they will see the Son of Man coming in clouds with great power and glory.

27And 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.