Mark 13:20

Mark 13:20 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

20 “If the Lord had not cut short those days, no one would survive. But for the sake of the elect, whom he has chosen, he has shortened them.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

20And if the Lord had not shortened those days, no 13:20 Lit fleshlife would have been saved; but for the sake of the 13:20 Or chosen oneselect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

20Unless the Lord had shortened those days, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose, He shortened the days.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

20And if the Lord had not shortened the days, no human life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect, whom He chose [for Himself], He shortened the days. [Dan 12:1]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

20If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

20“If the Lord had not cut the time short, no one would live. But because of God’s chosen people, he has shortened it.

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