Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
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Bible References
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Mark 13:20
If the Lord had not shortened those days, no one would be saved. But for the sake of the elect whom he has chosen, he has shortened those days.
General references
Genesis 18:26
The LORD said, "If I find 50 righteous people within Sodom, I'll forgive the whole place for their sake."
Isaiah 65:8
This is what the LORD says: "Just as new wine is found in the cluster, and people have said, "Don't destroy it, for there is a gift in it,' so I'll act for my servants' sake, by not destroying them all.
Jeremiah 31:17
There is hope for your future," declares the LORD. "Your children will return to their own territory."