22 If those days had not been cut short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.
Matthew 24:22
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Mark 13:19–21
19 For those will be days of tribulation unmatched from the beginning of God’s creation until now, and never to be seen again. 20 If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them shor…
2 Esdras 6:24–26
24 At that time friends will make war against one another like enemies. The earth will stand in fear with those who dwell in it. The springs of the fountains will stand still, so that for three hours they won’t flow. (WEB) 25 “It will be that whoever remains after all the… (WEB)
Mark 13:31–33
31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. 32 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on your guard and stay alert! For you do not know when the appointed time will come.
Matthew 24:35–37
35 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. 36 No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 37 As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
Jeremiah 30:6–8
6 Ask now, and see: Can a male give birth? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale? 7 How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out… 8 …
2 Esdras 13:15–17
15 Now show me also the interpretation of this dream. (WEB) 16 For as I conceive in my understanding, woe to those who will be left in those days! Much more woe to those who are not left! (WEB) 17 For those who were not left will be in heaviness, (WEB)
2 Esdras 2:12–14
12 They will have the tree of life for fragrant perfume. They will neither labor nor be weary. (WEB) 13 Ask, and you will receive. Pray that your days may be few, that they may be shortened. The kingdom is already prepared for you. Watch! (WEB) 14 Call heaven and earth to witness.… (WEB)
Matthew 24:12–14
12 Because of the multiplication of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold. 13 But the one who perseveres to the end will be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.
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