Matthew 24:22 cpdv — And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be s…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened. "

— Matthew 24:22, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 24 — Context

19

So then, woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days.

20

But pray that your flight may not be in winter, or on the Sabbath.

21

For then there will be a great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world until the present, and such as will not be.

22

And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened.

23

Then if anyone will have said to you, ‘Behold, here is the Christ,’ or ‘he is there,’ do not be willing to believe it.

24

For there will arise false Christs and false prophets. And they will produce great signs and wonders, so much so as to lead into error even the elect (if this could be).

25

Behold, I have warned you beforehand.

Matthew 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:22 say?
Matthew 24:22 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened. ”
Where is Matthew 24:22 in the Bible?
Matthew 24:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 24, verse 22.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 24:22.
What translation should I read Matthew 24:22 in?
Matthew 24:22 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 24:22?
Matthew 24:22 reads (CPDV): “And unless those days had been shortened, no flesh would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days shall be shortened. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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