Matthew 24:22
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.
Romans 11:2-6
God has not rejected his people whom he foreknew. Know you not what the scripture says, in regard to Elijah? how he intercedes with God against Israel, saying:
Revelation 3:4
Yet you have a few names in Sardis that have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me in white, for they are worthy.
Revelation 11:2-3
But the court that is without the temple leave out, and measure it not: for it is given to the Gentiles, and the holy city they shall tread under foot forty-two months.