Luke 21:23

The Destruction of Jerusalem · Luke 21:20–24
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Translations

Modern
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.
Traditional
But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people.
Literal
Woe to those having in womb and to those nursing in those days! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath to this people.
Latin
Væ autem prægnantibus et nutrientibus in illis diebus! erit enim pressura magna super terram, et ira populo huic.

Original

Greek
English
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers! For there will be great distress upon the land and wrath against this people.

Notes

Jesus was describing the siege and destruction of Jerusalem that would take place in AD 70.

When Jesus predicted the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, his disciples asked when it would happen and what signs would accompany it (21:6,7). Jesus responded by describing the events surrounding the destruction of the temple and the return of the Son of Man (21:8–36). This sermon is known as the Olivet Discourse because the Mount of Olives was where Jesus taught (see Matthew 24:3; Mark 13:3).

Events

Parallels

Matthew 24:15–25 Mark 13:14–23

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Tribulation Wrath of God

Topics

Jerusalem: Destruction of, Foretold by Jesus Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: Its Capture Accompanied by Severe Calamities Jesus, the Christ: Foretells the Destruction of the Temple, and of Jerusalem (In Jerusalem) Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments War: Evils of Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning