For many are called, but few chosen.”
So the last will be first, and the first last. For many are called, but few are chosen.”
Unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the sake of the chosen ones, those days will be shortened.
For false messiahs and false prophets will arise, and they will show great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the chosen ones.
Therefore, brothers, be more diligent to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never stumble.
These will war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings; and those who are with him are called, chosen, and faithful.”
