Matthew 24:22-24 Had not those days been cut short, not a soul would be saved alive; however, for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short.

Moffatt⁽ⁱ⁾ ²² Had not those days been cut short, not a soul would be saved alive; however, for the sake of the elect, those days will be cut short. ²³ If anyone tells you at that time, 'Here is the Christ!' or, 'there he is!' do not believe it; ²⁴ for false Christs and false prophets will rise and bring forward great signs and wonders, so as to mislead the very elect, — if that were possible.