Luke 21:23

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 21:23

BSB
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.
AKJV
But woe to 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 on this people.
CPDV
Then woe to those who are pregnant or nursing in those days. For there will be great distress upon the land and great wrath upon this people.
ERV
Woe unto them that are with child and to them that give suck in those days! for there shall be great distress upon the land, and wrath unto this people.
NHEB
Woe to those who are pregnant and to those who nurse infants in those days. For there will be great distress in the land, and wrath to this people.
SMT
And woe to them having in the womb, and to them giving suck, in those days! for there shall be great necessity upon the land, and anger upon this people.

Commentary for Luke 21:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 21:23
Summary
Pregnant and nursing women face terrible suffering
Event
Jesus laments women's specific suffering
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Prophecy