18 Pray that it will not happen in winter.
19 “For in those days there will be trouble such as has never happened, not since the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will.
20 And unless Adonai had cut short those days, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He cut short the days.
21 “And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here’s the Messiah!’ or, ‘Look, there He is!’ do not believe it.
22 For false messiahs and false prophets will rise up and show signs and wonders to lead astray, if possible, the chosen.
23 So be careful! See, I have told you everything beforehand.”
24 “But in those days, after that trouble, ‘the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light,