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Mark 13:20

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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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  1. Mark 13:18

    And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

  2. Mark 13:19

    For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

  3. Mark 13:21

    And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

  4. Mark 13:22

    For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

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