Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Mark 13:1-37
§ 118. JESUS FORETELLS THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM, AND DISTINGUISHES IT FROM THE FINAL JUDGMENT, Mark 13:1-37 . (See notes on Matthew 24:1 to Matthew 25:30.) read more
§ 118. JESUS FORETELLS THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM, AND DISTINGUISHES IT FROM THE FINAL JUDGMENT, Mark 13:1-37 . (See notes on Matthew 24:1 to Matthew 25:30.) read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Mark 13:20
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.The elect — The Christians: whom he hath chosen - That is, hath taken out of, or separated from, the world, through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth.He hath shortened — That is, will surely shorten. read more