Mark 13:19-20
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
19 For those times will have tribulation such as has not been since the beginning of God’s creation until now, nor ever will be.(A) 20 If the Lord had not shortened those days, no one would be saved; but for the sake of the elect whom he chose, he did shorten the days.
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