Reference

Mark 13:22

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
20

And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

21

And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

22

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

23

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

24

But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,

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Signs Before Return

The verse describes the actions of false Christs and false prophets, which are presented as a challenge to the elect, rather than as a natural or cosmic sign of an impending return.

True vs. False Prophets

The verse describes the actions of false Christs and false prophets but does not explicitly provide "tests for distinguishing" them from true ones, nor does it offer a direct "warning against" them beyond simply stating their existence and deceptive capabilities.