Mark 13:20

New American Bible - revised edition

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.

Cross References

Isaiah 1:9

If the Lord of hosts had not left us a small remnant, We would have become as Sodom, would have resembled Gomorrah.

Isaiah 6:13

If there remain a tenth part in it, then this in turn shall be laid waste; As with a terebinth or an oak whose trunk remains when its leaves have fallen. Holy offspring is the trunk.

Matthew 24:22

And if those days had not been shortened, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect they will be shortened.

Mark 13:19

For those times will have tribulation such as has not been since the beginning of God’s creation until now, nor ever will be.

Mark 13:21

If anyone says to you then, ‘Look, here is the Messiah! Look, there he is!’ do not believe it.