If the Lord had not cut short those days, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom He has chosen, He has cut them short.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Unless the Lord had shortened the days, no flesh would have been saved; but for the sake of the chosen ones, whom he picked out, he shortened the days.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} except{G1508} that the Lord{G2962} had shortened{G2856}{(G5656)} those days{G2250}, no{G3756}{G3956} flesh{G4561} should be{G302} saved{G4982}{(G5681)}: but{G235} for{G1223} the elect's sake{G1588}, whom{G3739} he hath chosen{G1586}{(G5668)}, he hath shortened{G2856}{(G5656)} the days{G2250}.
Strong's King James
(20) Unless the LORD (YAHWEH) shortened the days, no flesh would be saved, yet for the chosen ones sake whom He chose, He shortens the days.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
and if the Lord did not shorten the days, no flesh had been saved; but because of the chosen, whom He did choose to Himself, He did shorten the days.
Young's Literal Translation
