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.
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Matthew 24:22
And had not those days been limited, not a single soul would escape; but for the sake of 'God's People' a limit will be put to them.
Romans 11:5
And so in our own time, too, there is to be found a remnant of our nation selected by God in love.