Matthew 24:22 kjva — And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened."

— Matthew 24:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 24 — Context

19

And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

20

But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day:

21

For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

22

And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake those days shall be shortened.

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Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

24

For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

25

Behold, I have told you before.

Matthew 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 24:22 say?
Matthew 24:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake 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 (KJVA): “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect’s sake 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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