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19 For at that time there will be such affliction (oppression and tribulation) as has not been from the beginning of the creation which God created until this particular time—and [a]positively never will be [again].

20 And unless the Lord had shortened the days, no human being would be saved (rescued); but for the sake of the elect, His chosen ones (those whom He [b]picked out for Himself), He has shortened the days.(A)

21 And then if anyone says to you, See, here is the Christ (the Messiah)! or, Look, there He is! do not believe it.

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Footnotes

  1. Mark 13:19 Kenneth Wuest, Word Studies.
  2. Mark 13:20 G. Abbott-Smith, Manual Greek Lexicon.

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