Verse Comparison: Matthew 24:22
American Standard Version
And except those days had been shortened, no flesh would have been saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
Amplified® Bible
And if those days had not been shortened, no human being would endure {and} survive, but for the sake of the elect (God's chosen ones) those days will be shortened.
Contemporary English Version
If God doesn't make the time shorter, no one will be left alive. But because of God's chosen ones, he will make the time shorter.
Darby English Version
and if those days had not been cut short, no flesh had been saved; but on account of the elect those days shall be cut short.
Good News Bible
But God has already reduced the number of days; had he not done so, nobody would survive. For the sake of his chosen people, however, God will reduce the days.
International Standard Version
If those days had not been limited, no life would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, those days will be limited.
King James Version
And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.
New American Standard Bible
"Unless those days had been cut short, no life would have been saved; but for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
New International Version
If those days had not been cut short, no one would survive, but for the sake of the elect those days will be shortened.
New King James Version
And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect's sake those days will be shortened.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Unless those days had shortened, no life would have received salvation; but for the sake of the elect those days will shorten.
Young's Literal Translation
And if those days were not shortened, no flesh would have been saved; but because of the chosen, shall those days be shortened.