Mark 13:20

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

And if the Lord had not kept those days as short as they were, no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God’s people], whom He chose, He kept those days short.

Cross References

Matthew 24:22

And if those days had not been as short as they were no one would have been saved [i.e., from the devastating destruction]. But for the sake of the elect [i.e., God’s people], those days will be short.

Mark 13:19

There will be great trouble during those days, such as had never been from the beginning of God’s creation until the present, or even will be [in the days to come].

Mark 13:21

And then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is Christ,’ or ‘Look, there He is,’ do not believe him.