Extraordinary Afflictions
Mark 13:19
For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created to this time…


are not always the punishment of extraordinary sins, but sometimes the trial of extraordinary graces. Sanctified afflictions are spiritual promotions.

(Matthew Henry.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

WEB: For in those days there will be oppression, such as there has not been the like from the beginning of the creation which God created until now, and never will be.




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