Matthew 24:21-22 For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world even until now nor ever may be.

Godbey⁽ⁱ⁾ ²¹ For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been from the beginning of the world even until now nor ever may be. ²² And if those days were not shortened, no life would be saved: but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.