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But it will be shortened for the sake of God’s chosen ones. <a href="/esv/matthew/24.htm">English Standard Version</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. <a href="/bsb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the elect, those days will be shortened. <a href="/kjv/matthew/24.htm">King James Bible</a> And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/24.htm">New King James Version</a> And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. <a href="/nasb/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “And unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days shall be cut short. <a href="/lsb/matthew/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. <a href="/amp/matthew/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And if those days [of tribulation] had not been cut short, no human life would be saved; but for the sake of the elect (God’s chosen ones) those days will be shortened. <a href="/csb/matthew/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Unless those days were cut short, no one would be saved. But those days will be cut short because of the elect. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Unless those days were limited, no one would survive. But those days will be limited because of the elect. <a href="/asv/matthew/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. <a href="/cev/matthew/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter. <a href="/erv/matthew/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. <a href="/gwt/matthew/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> If God does not reduce the number of those days, no one will be saved. But those days will be reduced because of those whom God has chosen. <a href="/gnt/matthew/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> But God has already reduced the number of days; had he not done so, nobody would survive. For the sake of his chosen people, however, God will reduce the days. <a href="/isv/matthew/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> If those days hadn't been limited, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be limited. <a href="/msb/matthew/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/matthew/24.htm">NET Bible</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short. <a href="/nheb/matthew/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/matthew/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And except those days should be shortened, there would no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no one would escape; but for the sake of God's own People those days will be cut short. <a href="/web/matthew/24.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen will those days be shortened. <a href="/blb/matthew/24.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the elect, those days will be shortened. <a href="/ylt/matthew/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen, shall those days be shortened. <a href="/slt/matthew/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And except those days had been shortened, no flesh should be saved: but for the chosen, those days shall be shortened.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh should be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days shall be shortened. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened. <a href="/nabre/matthew/24.htm">New American Bible</a> And if those days had not been shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect they will be shortened. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would live; but for the sake of the chosen ones those days will be shortened. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/24.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> If those days are not cut short no one would live, but because of the chosen ones, those days will be cut short.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/24.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And unless those days should be made few, no flesh could be saved. But on account of the elect those days shall be made few.<CM> <a href="/godbey/matthew/24.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>And if those days were not shortened, no life would be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/24.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And except those days were shortened, there would be no flesh saved: but for the elect?s sake these days shall be shortened. <a href="/mace/matthew/24.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for unless the time was to be short, very few could escape, but for the sake of the converts the time shall be short. <a href="/wey/matthew/24.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And if those days had not been cut short, no one would escape; but for the sake of God's own People those days will be cut short. <a href="/worrell/matthew/24.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>And, unless those days should be shortened, no flesh could be saved: but, for the sake of the elect, those days will be shortened.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/24.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>And unless those days be shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect those days shall be shortened.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/24-22.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=7209" 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/matthew/24.htm">The Abomination of Desolation</a> …21For at that time there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again. 22<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/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/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinai (DPro-NFP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/2856.htm" title="2856: ekolobōthēsan (V-AIP-3P) -- (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge.">had not been cut short,</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."></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.">nobody</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/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">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/1565.htm" title="1565: ekeinai (DPro-NFP) -- That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed.">those</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hai (Art-NFP) -- 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: hēmerai (N-NFP) -- A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. ">days</a> <a href="/greek/2856.htm" title="2856: kolobōthēsontai (V-FIP-3P) -- (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. From a derivative of the base of kolazo; to dock, i.e. abridge.">will be cut short.</a> 23At 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="/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20</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="/luke/18-7.htm">Luke 18:7-8</a> Will not God bring about justice for His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay in helping them? / I tell you, He will promptly carry out justice on their behalf. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on earth?” <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="/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="/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="/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/13-12.htm">Isaiah 13:12</a> I will make man scarcer than pure gold, and mankind rarer than the gold of Ophir. <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="/zechariah/14-2.htm">Zechariah 14:2-3</a> For I will gather all the nations for battle against Jerusalem, and the city will be captured, the houses looted, and the women ravished. Half of the city will go into exile, but the rest of the people will not be removed from the city. / Then the LORD will go out to fight against those nations, as He fights in the day of battle. <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="/amos/9-8.htm">Amos 9:8-9</a> Surely the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, and I will destroy it from the face of the earth. Yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob,” declares the LORD. / “For surely I will give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve; but not a pebble will reach the ground. <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> Turn to Me and be saved, all the ends of the earth; for I am God, and there is no other.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.except.<a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Mark 13:20</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.for.<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… <a href="/zechariah/13-8.htm">Zechariah 13:8</a> And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the LORD, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/19-5.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/22-14.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/21-8.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/isaiah/65-22.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-10.htm">Elect's</a> <a href="/matthew/24-16.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/matthew/19-9.htm">Except</a> <a href="/matthew/19-6.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/matthew/24-12.htm">God's</a> <a href="/matthew/23-28.htm">Human</a> <a href="/matthew/22-31.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/23-37.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-5.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/matthew/24-9.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/matthew/24-13.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/matthew/21-20.htm">Short</a> <a href="/micah/2-7.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/amos/7-5.htm">Survive</a> <a href="/matthew/18-35.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/25-19.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Chosen</a> <a href="/matthew/24-51.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Elect</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Elect's</a> <a href="/mark/7-24.htm">Escape</a> <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">Except</a> <a href="/matthew/26-41.htm">Flesh</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">God's</a> <a href="/mark/7-7.htm">Human</a> <a href="/matthew/25-46.htm">Life</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/matthew/24-24.htm">Saints</a> <a href="/mark/4-17.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/27-42.htm">Salvation</a> <a href="/matthew/27-42.htm">Saved</a> <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Short</a> <a href="/mark/13-20.htm">Shortened</a> <a href="/acts/27-34.htm">Survive</a> <a href="/matthew/26-42.htm">Unless</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 24</div>1. <a href="/matthew/24-1.htm">Jesus foretells the destruction of the temple;</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/24-3.htm">what and how great calamities shall be before it;</a> 29. <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">the signs of his coming to judgment.</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/24-36.htm">And because that day and hour are unknown,</a> 42. <a href="/matthew/24-42.htm">we ought to watch like good servants, expecting our Master's coming.</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'; 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In the context of <a href="/matthew/24.htm">Matthew 24</a>, Jesus is speaking about the end times and the great distress that will occur. The "days" mentioned are often interpreted as a time of unprecedented hardship, possibly linked to the Great Tribulation described in Revelation. The idea of days being "cut short" suggests divine intervention to prevent total destruction. This reflects God's sovereignty and mercy, ensuring that the period of suffering is limited for the sake of humanity.nobody would be saved The severity of the tribulation is emphasized here, indicating that without divine intervention, no one would survive. This underscores the catastrophic nature of the events being described. The term "saved" can be understood both physically, in terms of survival, and spiritually, in terms of eternal salvation. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's deliverance and protection of His people, as seen in other scriptures like <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Isaiah 45:22</a> and <a href="/joel/2-32.htm">Joel 2:32</a>.But for the sake of the elect The "elect" refers to those chosen by God, often understood as believers or the faithful. This concept is rooted in the Old Testament, where Israel is described as God's chosen people (<a href="/deuteronomy/7-6.htm">Deuteronomy 7:6</a>). In the New Testament, the term expands to include all who follow Christ, as seen in passages like <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33</a> and <a href="/colossians/3-12.htm">Colossians 3:12</a>. The protection and preservation of the elect highlight God's faithfulness to His promises and His care for His people.those days will be cut short This reiterates the assurance of divine intervention. The repetition emphasizes God's control over history and His commitment to His people. The cutting short of the days serves as a reminder of God's mercy and the fulfillment of His prophetic word. It also points to the hope and deliverance that believers can expect, even in the midst of trials, as seen in passages like <a href="/daniel/12.htm">Daniel 12:1</a> and <a href="/revelation/7-14.htm">Revelation 7:14</a>.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this prophecy, providing insight into the end times and the tribulation period. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_elect.htm">The Elect</a> Refers to God's chosen people, those who are saved and follow Christ. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_tribulation.htm">The Tribulation</a> A future period of great suffering and distress, as described by Jesus in the Olivet Discourse. 4. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where Jesus delivered this discourse, significant in eschatological events. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_end_times.htm">The End Times</a> The period leading up to the return of Christ, characterized by trials and divine intervention.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_mercy.htm">God's Sovereignty and Mercy</a> God's control over history is evident as He shortens the days of tribulation for the sake of the elect, demonstrating His mercy and care for His people. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_being_part_of_the_elect.htm">The Importance of Being Part of the Elect</a> Believers are encouraged to examine their faith and ensure they are living in accordance with God's will, as the elect are those who are saved. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_in_times_of_trial.htm">Endurance in Times of Trial</a> Christians are called to remain steadfast and faithful during difficult times, trusting in God's promise to protect and deliver His people. <a href="/topical/h/hope_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Hope in God's Deliverance</a> The assurance that God will intervene for the sake of the elect provides hope and encouragement to believers facing trials. <a href="/topical/u/urgency_of_the_gospel.htm">Urgency of the Gospel</a> The reality of the end times should motivate believers to share the Gospel, as God's desire is for all to be saved.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 24</a> <a href="/q/does_laughter_bring_joy_to_the_heart.htm">Who can condemn if God justifies us?</a> <a href="/q/is_salvation_for_all_or_just_the_elect.htm">Is salvation available to all or only the elect? (John 3:16 vs. Matthew 22:14)</a> <a href="/q/when_did_disciples_see_jesus_in_galilee.htm">When did the disciples return to Galilee? They saw Jesus there after at least 40 days, as they were instructed to stay in Jerusalem until receiving power (Matthew 28:17, Luke 24:49, Acts 1:3-4).</a> <a href="/q/was_jesus_wrong_about_returning_soon.htm">Jesus predicted He would return soon (Matthew 24:34), but 2,000 years have passed--was He wrong?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(22) Should no flesh be saved.--The words are of course limited by the context to the scene of the events to which the prophecy refers. The warfare with foes outside the city, and the faction-fights and massacres within, would have caused an utter depopulation of the whole country.For the elect's sake.--Those who, as believers in Jesus, were the "remnant" of the visible Israel, and therefore the true Israel of God. It was for the sake of the Christians of Judaea, not for that of the rebellious Jews, that the war was not protracted, and that Titus, under the outward influences of Josephus and Bernice, tempered his conquests with compassion (Ant. xii. 3, ? 2; Wars, vi. 9, ? 2). The new prominence which the idea of an election gains in our Lord's later teaching is every way remarkable. (Comp. <a href="/matthew/18-7.htm" title="Woe to the world because of offenses! for it must needs be that offenses come; but woe to that man by whom the offense comes!">Matthew 18:7</a>; <a href="/matthew/20-6.htm" title="And about the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle, and said to them, Why stand you here all the day idle?">Matthew 20:6</a>). The "call" had been wide; in those who received and obeyed it He taught men to recognise the "elect" whom God had chosen. Subtle questions as to whether the choice rested on foreknowledge or was absolutely arbitrary lay, if we may reverently so speak, outside the scope of His teaching.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 22. - Except these days should be shortened (ἐκολοβώθησαν, had been shortened). In the midst of wrath God thinks on mercy. He providentially ordained that the days of vengeance should not be indefinitely prolonged; the siege was practically of short duration, the country was not wholly overrun and desolated (comp. <a href="/2_kings/13-23.htm">2 Kings 13:23</a>). The natural causes that combined to produce this shortening of the siege have been recounted by commentators. These were - the divided counsels of the Jews themselves, the voluntary surrender of parts of the fortifications, the fierce factions in the city, the destruction of magazines of provisions by calamitous fire, the suddenness of the arrival of Titus, and the fact that the walls had never been strengthened, as Herod Agrippa had intended. There should no flesh be saved; i.e. the whole Jewish nation would have been annihilated. For the elect's sake. At the intercession of the escaped Christians, who offered up unceasing prayer for their brethren and countrymen, God lessened the duration of the calamities. "The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working" (<a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a>). Ten righteous would have saved Sodom; Lot's intercession did preserve Zoar (comp. <a href="/isaiah/6-13.htm">Isaiah 6:13</a>; <a href="/jeremiah/5-1.htm">Jeremiah 5:1</a>; <a href="/acts/27-24.htm">Acts 27:24</a>). Some, not so suitably, explain "the elect" to be those Jews who should hereafter turn to the Lord; or the elect seed, "beloved for the fathers' sake" (<a href="/romans/11-28.htm">Romans 11:28</a>). We may well believe that the local tribulations, such as are intimated by Daniel and Christ, and their limitation in time, are a picture of what shall happen in the last days, the intermediate fulfilment being the prelude of the final accomplishment. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/24-22.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. those ἐκεῖναι (ekeinai) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. days ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. had not been cut short, ἐκολοβώθησαν (ekolobōthēsan) Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <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. nobody πᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. 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 δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. 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. those ἐκεῖναι (ekeinai) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1565.htm">Strong's 1565: </a> That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. days ἡμέραι (hēmerai) Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2250.htm">Strong's 2250: </a> A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. will be shortened. κολοβωθήσονται (kolobōthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2856.htm">Strong's 2856: </a> (lit: I maim, mutilate), I cut short, shorten, abbreviate. 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