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Except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved. But for the elect`s sake, those days will be shortened.
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God's Mercy in History
Most commentators agree this verse refers to the horrific siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD. The suffering was so extreme that, had it continued, the entire Jewish nation would have been annihilated. Scholars like Albert Barnes and A.T. Robertson note that historical events, such as Titus's unexpected decision to storm the city rather than starve it, providentially 'shortened' the siege. This was done 'for the elect's sake'—to preserve the early Jewish Christians and the remnant through whom God's promises would continue.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Except those days should be shortened. This means: if the calamities of the siege should be prolonged; if famine and war should be allowed…
Had been shortened (εκολοβωθησαν). From κολοβος, lopped, mutilated, as the hands, the feet. It is a second-class condition, determ…
19th Century
Anglican
Should no flesh be saved — The words are, of course, limited by the context to the scene of the events to which the prophecy refer…
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Baptist
These were the words of the King as well as of the Prophet, and as such, they were both authentic and authoritative. Jesus spoke of what "should be…
Many problems in interpreting the Olivet Discourse relate to the assumption that “those days” here refers to the period described in vv.15–21 and v…
16th Century
Protestant
And unless those days had been shortened. He presents an appalling view of those calamities, but at the same time mixes it with this conso…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And except those days should be shortened That is, those days of tribulation which commenced at the siege of Jerusal…
The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…
13th Century
Catholic
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
And:
