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.

Except

Bible References

Except

Mark 13:20
Unless Jehovah shortened the days no flesh would be saved. For the sake of his chosen anointed he will shorten the days.

General references

Genesis 18:26
Jehovah said: If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, I will spare the entire place for their sakes.
Isaiah 65:8
Jehovah says: As when juice is still found in a cluster of grapes and men say, 'Do not destroy it, there is yet some good in it,' so will I do in behalf of my servants; I will not destroy them all.
Jeremiah 31:17
Your future is filled with hope,' says Jehovah. 'Your children will return to their own territory.'