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But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them. <a href="/nlt/mark/13.htm">New Living Translation</a> In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of his chosen ones he has shortened those days. <a href="/esv/mark/13.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days. <a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if the Lord had not shortened the days, not any flesh would have been saved; but on account of the elect whom He chose, He has shortened the days. <a href="/kjv/mark/13.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/13.htm">New King James Version</a> And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days. <a href="/nasb_/mark/13.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if the Lord had not shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. <a href="/nasb/mark/13.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. <a href="/nasb77/mark/13.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect whom He chose, He shortened the days. <a href="/lsb/mark/13.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days. <a href="/amp/mark/13.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose [for Himself], He shortened the days. <a href="/csb/mark/13.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> If the Lord had not cut those days short, no one would be saved. But he cut those days short for the sake of the elect, whom he chose. <a href="/hcsb/mark/13.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Unless the Lord limited those days, no one would survive. But He limited those days because of the elect, whom He chose. <a href="/asv/mark/13.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/mark/13.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If the Lord doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of his chosen and special ones, he will make the time shorter. <a href="/erv/mark/13.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/mark/13.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If the Lord does not reduce that time, no one will be saved. But those days will be reduced because of those whom God has chosen. <a href="/gnt/mark/13.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the Lord has reduced the number of those days; if he had not, nobody would survive. For the sake of his chosen people, however, he has reduced those days. <a href="/isv/mark/13.htm">International Standard Version</a> If the Lord had not shortened those days, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect whom he has chosen, he has shortened those days. <a href="/msb/mark/13.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/mark/13.htm">NET Bible</a> And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved. But because of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut them short. <a href="/nheb/mark/13.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/mark/13.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And except the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and but for the fact that the Lord has cut short those days, no one would escape; but for the sake of His own People whom He has chosen for Himself He has cut short the days. <a href="/web/mark/13.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/13.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and if the LORD did not shorten the days, no flesh had been saved; but because of the chosen, whom He chose to Himself, He shortened the days. <a href="/blb/mark/13.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And if the Lord had not shortened the days, not any flesh would have been saved; but on account of the elect whom He chose, He has shortened the days. <a href="/ylt/mark/13.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and if the Lord did not shorten the days, no flesh had been saved; but because of the chosen, whom He did choose to Himself, He did shorten the days. <a href="/slt/mark/13.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And except the Lord shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but for the chosen whom he chose, he shortened the days.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/13.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh should be saved: but for the sake of the elect which he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. <a href="/cpdv/mark/13.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/mark/13.htm">New American Bible</a> If the Lord had not shortened those days, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect whom he chose, he did shorten the days. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/13.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he has cut short those days.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/13.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if the Lord had not shortened those days, no flesh would live; but for the sake of the chosen ones, which he chose, he shortened those days. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/13.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “And if THE LORD JEHOVAH had not shortened those days, no one would live; but for the sake of the chosen ones whom he has chosen, he has shortened those days.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/13.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And unless the Lord had made those days few, no flesh could be saved: but for the sake of the elect whom he has chosen, he has made those days few. <a href="/godbey/mark/13.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And unless the Lord shortened those days, no flesh would be saved: but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/mark/13.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And except the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been preserved: but for the sake of those elect, whom he hath elected, he hath shortened the days. <a href="/mace/mark/13.htm">Mace New Testament</a> so that if the Lord should suffer it to last, no man could escape: but he will not suffer the time to last long, out of regard to his elect. <a href="/wey/mark/13.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and but for the fact that the Lord has cut short those days, no one would escape; but for the sake of His own People whom He has chosen for Himself He has cut short the days. <a href="/worrell/mark/13.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, unless the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh would have been saved; but, for the elect's sake, whom He chose, He shortened the days.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/mark/13.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And if the Lord did not shorten those days, none could escape: but for the sake of the elect, whom He hath chosen, He hath shortened those days.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/mark/13-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4454" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/13.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a> …19For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again. 20<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1487.htm" title="1487: ei (Conj) -- If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc.">If</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyrios (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord</a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2856.htm" title="2856: ekolobōsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge.">had not cut short</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those</a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days,</a> <a href="/greek/3756.htm" title="3756: ouk (Adv) -- No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not.">nobody</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/4561.htm" title="4561: sarx (N-NFS) -- Flesh, body, human nature, materiality; kindred. "></a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/4982.htm" title="4982: esōthē (V-AIP-3S) -- To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect.">would be saved.</a> <a href="/greek/235.htm" title="235: alla (Conj) -- But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.">But</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: dia (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for the sake of</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1588.htm" title="1588: eklektous (Adj-AMP) -- From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite.">elect,</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hous (RelPro-AMP) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whom</a> <a href="/greek/1586.htm" title="1586: exelexato (V-AIM-3S) -- To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select.">He has chosen,</a> <a href="/greek/2856.htm" title="2856: ekolobōsen (V-AIA-3S) -- (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge.">He has cut them short.</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tas (Art-AFP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2250.htm" title="2250: hēmeras (N-AFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. "></a> 21At that time if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There He is!’ do not believe it.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Matthew 24:22</a> 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. <a href="/luke/21-23.htm">Luke 21:23-24</a> How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people. / They will fall by the edge of the sword and be led captive into all the nations. And Jerusalem will be trodden down by the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled. <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a> “Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. <a href="/daniel/12-1.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> “At that time Michael, the great prince who stands watch over your people, will rise up. There will be a time of distress, the likes of which will not have occurred from the beginning of nations until that time. But at that time your people—everyone whose name is found written in the book—will be delivered. <a href="/isaiah/65-8.htm">Isaiah 65:8-9</a> This is what the LORD says: “As the new wine is found in a cluster of grapes, and men say, ‘Do not destroy it, for it contains a blessing,’ so I will act on behalf of My servants; I will not destroy them all. / And I will bring forth descendants from Jacob, and heirs from Judah; My elect will possess My mountains, and My servants will dwell there. <a href="/romans/9-27.htm">Romans 9:27-29</a> Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved. / For the Lord will carry out His sentence on the earth thoroughly and decisively.” / It is just as Isaiah foretold: “Unless the Lord of Hosts had left us descendants, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah.” <a href="/2_peter/3-9.htm">2 Peter 3:9</a> The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. <a href="/isaiah/10-22.htm">Isaiah 10:22-23</a> Though your people, O Israel, be like the sand of the sea, only a remnant will return. Destruction has been decreed, overflowing with righteousness. / For the Lord GOD of Hosts will carry out the destruction decreed upon the whole land. <a href="/jeremiah/30-7.htm">Jeremiah 30:7</a> How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it. <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a> And everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved; for on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem there will be deliverance, as the LORD has promised, among the remnant called by the LORD. <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Zechariah 13:8-9</a> And in all the land, declares the LORD, two-thirds will be cut off and perish, but a third will be left in it. / This third I will bring through the fire; I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. They will call on My name, and I will answer them. I will say, ‘They are My people,’ and they will say, ‘The LORD is our God.’” <a href="/revelation/12-12.htm">Revelation 12:12</a> Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea; with great fury the devil has come down to you, knowing he has only a short time.” <a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a> Unless the LORD of Hosts had left us a few survivors, we would have become like Sodom, we would have resembled Gomorrah. <a href="/romans/11-5.htm">Romans 11:5</a> In the same way, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. <a href="/ezekiel/14-22.htm">Ezekiel 14:22</a> Yet, behold, some survivors will be left in it—sons and daughters who will be brought out. They will come out to you, and when you see their conduct and actions, you will be comforted regarding the disaster I have brought upon Jerusalem—all that I have brought upon it.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.for.<a href="/isaiah/1-9.htm">Isaiah 1:9</a> Except the LORD of hosts had left unto us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like unto Gomorrah.<a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Isaiah 6:13</a> But yet in it shall be a tenth, and it shall return, and shall be eaten: as a teil tree, and as an oak, whose substance is in them, when they cast their leaves: so the holy seed shall be the substance thereof.<a href="/isaiah/65-8.htm">Isaiah 65:8,9</a> Thus saith the LORD, As the new wine is found in the cluster, and one saith, Destroy it not; for a blessing is in it: so will I do for my servants' sakes, that I may not destroy them all… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/23-4.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/mark/9-13.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/matthew/27-15.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/mark/11-8.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/matthew/24-31.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Elect's</a> <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/mark/10-18.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/mark/10-8.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/mark/11-32.htm">Human</a> <a href="/mark/12-12.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/12-26.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/10-42.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/mark/8-19.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/matthew/27-52.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/mark/13-13.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Short</a> <a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/mark/9-9.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/1-1.htm">Account</a> <a href="/mark/14-7.htm">Choose</a> <a href="/luke/6-13.htm">Chose</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/mark/14-47.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Elect's</a> <a href="/luke/21-21.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">Except</a> <a href="/mark/15-45.htm">Fact</a> <a href="/mark/14-38.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/mark/14-58.htm">Human</a> <a href="/mark/14-31.htm">Kept</a> <a href="/mark/14-28.htm">Life</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/luke/5-25.htm">Picked</a> <a href="/mark/13-22.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/mark/15-31.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/mark/14-35.htm">Short</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-29.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/luke/9-13.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 13</div>1. <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 9. <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">the persecutions for the gospel;</a> 10. <a href="/mark/13-10.htm">that the gospel must be preached to all nations;</a> 14. <a href="/mark/13-14.htm">that great calamities shall happen to the Jews;</a> 24. <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">and the manner of his coming to judgment;</a> 32. <a href="/mark/13-32.htm">the hour whereof being known to none, every man is to watch and pray</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/13.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/13.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>If the Lord had not cut short those days This phrase refers to a period of intense tribulation and suffering. In the context of <a href="/mark/13.htm">Mark 13</a>, Jesus is speaking about the end times and the great distress that will occur. The "days" likely refer to a time of judgment and upheaval, possibly linked to the destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70 or a future eschatological event. The idea of God intervening to limit the duration of suffering is consistent with His character of mercy and compassion, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/65-8.htm">Isaiah 65:8-9</a>, where God preserves a remnant for His purposes.nobody would be saved This highlights the severity of the tribulation, suggesting that without divine intervention, the destruction would be total. The term "saved" here can be understood both in a physical sense—preservation of life—and a spiritual sense—salvation from eternal judgment. This duality is seen throughout scripture, where physical deliverance often symbolizes spiritual salvation, as in the Exodus narrative (<a href="/exodus/14-30.htm">Exodus 14:30</a>).But for the sake of the elect The "elect" refers to those chosen by God, a concept found throughout the Bible, such as in <a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6-8</a> and <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33</a>. This group is set apart for God's purposes and is often associated with the faithful remnant who remain true to God amidst widespread apostasy. The preservation of the elect underscores God's faithfulness to His covenant promises and His sovereign choice.whom He has chosen This phrase emphasizes God's sovereignty in salvation, aligning with passages like <a href="/ephesians/1-4.htm">Ephesians 1:4-5</a>, which speak of God's predestining work. The concept of divine election is a recurring theme in scripture, highlighting that salvation is initiated by God and not based on human merit. This choice is rooted in God's grace and purpose, ensuring that His plans are fulfilled.He has cut them short God's intervention to shorten the days of tribulation is an act of mercy, ensuring the survival of the elect. This divine action reflects God's control over history and His ability to alter events for the sake of His people. It also serves as a reminder of God's ultimate authority over time and circumstances, as seen in <a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a>, where God changes times and seasons according to His will.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The Lord</a> Refers to God, who exercises sovereign control over the events of history and the timing of the end times. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_elect.htm">The Elect</a> Those chosen by God for salvation, highlighting the doctrine of election and God's special care for His people. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_days.htm">The Days</a> Refers to a period of great tribulation and distress, a time of intense suffering and trial. 4. <a href="/topical/s/salvation.htm">Salvation</a> The deliverance from sin and its consequences, ultimately leading to eternal life with God. 5. <a href="/topical/t/tribulation.htm">Tribulation</a> A future period of severe trial and suffering, often associated with the end times.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a> God is in control of history and the future. His decision to shorten the days of tribulation is an act of mercy for the sake of His chosen people. <a href="/topical/t/the_doctrine_of_election.htm">The Doctrine of Election</a> The concept of the elect underscores God's sovereign choice and His special care for those He has called. Believers can find assurance in their identity as God's chosen ones. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_tribulation.htm">Endurance in Tribulation</a> Believers are called to endure through trials, trusting in God's promise to protect and deliver them. This endurance is possible through faith and reliance on God's strength. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Hope in God's Deliverance</a> The promise of shortened days offers hope that God will not allow His people to be overwhelmed. This hope should encourage believers to remain steadfast in their faith. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> Understanding the reality of future tribulation should motivate believers to share the gospel, knowing that God's desire is for all to come to repentance.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_13.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 13</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_israel-palestine_conflict.htm">What is a corporate election?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_a_loving_god_allow_predestination.htm">How can a loving God allow predestination while holding people accountable?</a> <a href="/q/did_jesus_speak_secretly_or_openly.htm">Did Jesus speak secretly? John 18:20 says no, but Mark 4:34 and Matthew 13:10-11 suggest he explained parables privately to his disciples.</a> <a href="/q/eph._6_1-3__should_kids_obey_bad_parents.htm">Ephesians 6:1-3: How can modern society accept the command for children to obey parents unconditionally if those parents may act immorally or abusively?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/13.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 20. - 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. St. Matthew's record (<a href="/matthew/24-22.htm">Matthew 24:22</a>) differs from that of St. Mark in the omission of the words "the Lord," and the clause "whom he chose." If the time of the siege of Jerusalem had lasted much longer, not one of the nation could have survived; all would have perished by war, or famine, or pestilence. The Romans raged against the Jews as an obstinate and rebellious nation, and would have exterminated them. But "the Lord" shortened the time of this frightful catastrophe, for the elect's sake, that is, partly for the sake of the Christians who could not escape from Jerusalem, and partly for that of the Jews, who, subdued by this awful visitation, were converted to Christ or would hereafter be converted to him We learn from hence how great is the love of God towards his elect, and his care for them. For their sakes he spared many Jews. For their sakes he created and preserves the whole world. Yea, for their sakes, Christ the eternal Son was made man, and became obedient unto death. "All things are yours, and ye are Christ's, and Christ is God's." It may be added that a number of providential circumstances combined to shorten these days of terror. Titus was himself disposed to clemency, and friendly towards Josephus. Moreover, he was attached to Bernice, a Jewess, the sister of Agrippa. All these and other circumstances conspired in the providence of God to "shorten the days." <a href="/commentaries/mark/13-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>If εἰ (ei) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1487.htm">Strong's 1487: </a> If. A primary particle of conditionality; if, whether, that, etc. [the] Lord Κύριος (Kyrios) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. had not shortened ἐκολόβωσεν (ekolobōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2856.htm">Strong's 2856: </a> (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge. those τὰς (tas) Article - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. days, ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. nobody οὐκ (ouk) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3756.htm">Strong's 3756: </a> No, not. Also ouk, and ouch a primary word; the absolute negative adverb; no or not. would be saved. ἐσώθη (esōthē) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4982.htm">Strong's 4982: </a> To save, heal, preserve, rescue. From a primary sos; to save, i.e. Deliver or protect. But ἀλλὰ (alla) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_235.htm">Strong's 235: </a> But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise. for the sake of διὰ (dia) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. the τοὺς (tous) Article - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. elect, ἐκλεκτοὺς (eklektous) Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1588.htm">Strong's 1588: </a> From eklegomai; select; by implication, favorite. whom οὓς (hous) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. He has chosen, ἐξελέξατο (exelexato) Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1586.htm">Strong's 1586: </a> To pick out for myself, choose, elect, select. Middle voice from ek and lego; to select. He has shortened ἐκολόβωσεν (ekolobōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2856.htm">Strong's 2856: </a> (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge. [them]. ἡμέρας (hēmeras) Noun - Accusative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 13:20 Unless the Lord had shortened the days (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/13-19.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 13:19"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 13:19" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/13-21.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 13:21"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 13:21" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>