[MississippiMan]

Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Thanks much, Mrs. Mark. That's the one I was looking for. :)

Thanks to all who responded.

MM

[the-ironically-named-proverbs2]

Don't forget to use that verse in "context". While you're doing that you might think about who could be represented by the church of Philadelphia (and who might not be represented).

[the-ironically-named-proverbs2]

Uh oh, here's what you get when you read more than one verse:

Mark 13:19-27
19 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.
20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.
21 And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:
22 For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.
23 But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.
24 But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,
25 And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.
26 And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
27 And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

[aruanan]

I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.

Tell me where there is anything in this verse that has anything to do with a rapture, pre-trib or otherwise, that isn't being read into the verse.