Matthew 24:22

And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 24:22

BSB
If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
AKJV
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
CPDV
And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened.
ERV
And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
NHEB
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.
SMT
And except those days had been shortened, no flesh should be saved: but for the chosen, those days shall be shortened.

Commentary for Matthew 24:22

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 24:22
Summary
Days shortened for elect survival
Event
Jesus promises divine intervention
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Promise