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And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
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In fact, unless the Lord shortens that time of calamity, not a single person will survive. But for the sake of his chosen ones he has shortened those days.
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If he let the days of trouble run their course, nobody would make it. But because of God's chosen people, those he personally chose, he has already intervened.