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God's Sovereign Mercy
Commentators emphasize that God actively intervenes to "shorten the days" of tribulation. This is not a random event but a deliberate act of divine mercy. It is done specifically "for the elect's sake," showcasing God's sovereign power to control history for the preservation of His chosen people. One scholar notes the Greek phrasing is unique to Mark and highlights God's sovereign choice.
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AT Robertson
On Mark 13:20
Whom he chose (ους εξελεξατο). Indirect aorist middle indicative. In Mark alone. Explains the sovereign choice of God in the end b…
Charles Ellicott
On Mark 13:14–23
19th Century
Bishop
But when you shall see.—See Notes on Matthew 24:15-28.
Standing where it ought not.—St. …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Mark 13:20
The primary temporal reference now shifts back to the End. The language here looks forward to the Great Tribulation that will precede the End. Mark…
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John Gill
On Mark 13:20
17th Century
Pastor
And except that the Lord had shortened those days
Had determined that those days of affliction should be but few, an…
Matthew Henry
On Mark 13:14–23
17th Century
Minister
The Jews, by rebelling against the Romans and persecuting the Christians, hastened their own ruin swiftly. Here we have a prediction of that ruin, …