It is a really Great Deception! Why it might even fool the Elect! Maranatha!
The key phrase is “if it were possible” - regarding the very elect. The less than very elect, will continue plodding along, staying uninformed.
Matthew 24:24 King James Version (KJV)
24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Amen to your Maranatha!
:)