Mat. 24:22. "But for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened." Inquiry - What is meant here by being shortened? We in the Scriptures read of God's hastening the deliverance of his people; avenging them speedily; helping his church right early; and the like; though God suffers them for many ages to be persecuted. By it is intended that he will manifest his wisdom in swiftly turning the wheel of his providence, and with wondrous expedition bringing things about that were necessary to be done before they could be delivered.

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