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Matthew 24

Matthew 24:22

The Abomination of Desolation · Matthew 24:15–25
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Translations

Modern
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.
Traditional
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.
Literal
And if those days were not shortened, not any flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen, those days will be shortened.
Latin
Et nisi breviati fuissent dies illi, non fieret salva omnis caro: sed propter electos breviabuntur dies illi.

Original

Greek
English
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.

Notes

Matthew 24:22

God's chosen people persevere (Matthew 24:13) and remain faithful (24:37–25:46; see Isaiah 65:8–9; Romans 11:7).

Matthew 24:1–31

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:14–23 Luke 21:20–24

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

End Times Faith: Trial of Intercession: Intercessional Influence of the Righteous Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Last Days Predestination: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Scoffers Signs of the End Times The End The End of the World The End of Time The Great Tribulation the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding