In Context

22 And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen, shall those days be shortened.

23 Then if any one may say to you, Lo, here is the Christ! or here! ye may not believe;

24 for there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and they shall give great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, also the chosen.

25 Lo, I did tell you beforehand.

26 'If therefore they may say to you, Lo, in the wilderness he is, ye may not go forth; lo, in the inner chambers, ye may not believe;

27 for as the lightning doth come forth from the east, and doth appear unto the west, so shall be also the presence of the Son of Man;

Matthew 24:25 in Other Translations