For many are called, but few are chosen.”
So the last will be first, and the first last.”
And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.
For false Christs and false prophets will arise and show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the elect.
Therefore, brethren, be the more zealous to confirm your call and election, for if you do this you will never fall;
they will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful.”