Matt.24.22And if those days had not been cut short, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect those days will be cut short.
Mark.13.20And if the Lord had not cut short the days, no human being would be saved. But for the sake of the elect, whom he chose, he shortened the days.
Acts.26.28And Agrippa said to Paul, “In a short time would you persuade me to be a Christian?”
Acts.26.29And Paul said, “Whether short or long, I would to God that not only you but also all who hear me this day might become such as I am—except for these chains.”
Rom.3.23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,
1Cor.7.29This is what I mean, brothers: the appointed time has grown very short. From now on, let those who have wives live as though they had none,
1Cor.11.6For if a wife will not cover her head, then she should cut her hair short. But since it is disgraceful for a wife to cut off her hair or shave her head, let her cover her head.
1Thess.2.17But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire to see you face to face,
Heb.12.10For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may his holiness.
Rev.12.12Therefore, rejoice, O heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to you, O earth and sea, for the devil has come down to you in great wrath, because he knows that his time is short!”