Mark 13:20

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.

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Other Translations for Mark 13:20

BSB
If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.
AKJV
And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.
CPDV
And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would be saved. But, for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened the days.
ERV
And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
NHEB
Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.
SMT
And except the Lord shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but for the chosen whom he chose, he shortened the days.

Commentary for Mark 13:20

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Overview of Mark 13:20
Summary
Divine intervention limits catastrophic duration
Event
God shortens tribulation period
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Promise