Mark 13:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 13:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 13:20 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chos..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 13:20 — KJV
“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.”
— Mark 13:20 (KJV)
Mark 13:20 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 13:20
“And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.”
Shares key themes with Mark 13:20: except, shortened, those
“And he spake unto Korah and unto all his company, saying, Even to morrow the LORD will shew who are his, and who is holy; and will cause him to come near unto him: even him whom he hath chosen will he cause to come near unto him.”
Shares key themes with Mark 13:20: lord, whom, hath
“Then both the men, between whom the controversy is, shall stand before the LORD, before the priests and the judges, which shall be in those days;”
Shares key themes with Mark 13:20: lord, those, days
“And Samuel said to all the people, See ye him whom the LORD hath chosen, that there is none like him among all the people? And all the people shouted, and said, God save the king. God...: Heb. Let the king live”
Shares key themes with Mark 13:20: lord, whom, hath
“Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.”
Shares key themes with Mark 13:20: lord, whom, hath
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