Mark 13:20

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.

Matthew 24:22

for unless the time was to be short, very few could escape, but for the sake of the converts the time shall be short.

Romans 11:5-7

in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour;

Romans 11:23-24

nay, even the Jews, if they don't continue still incredulous, shall be grafted in: since divine power can graft them in again.

Romans 11:28-32

Though they are violently prejudiced against the gospel upon your account: yet they are objects of favour upon the account of their having been chosen out of respect to your fore-fathers.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

Bible References

For

Matthew 24:22
for unless the time was to be short, very few could escape, but for the sake of the converts the time shall be short.
Romans 11:5
in like manner at this time there is also a remnant chosen by the divine favour;