Matthew 24:19

The Abomination of Desolation · Matthew 24:15–25
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Translations

Modern
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!
Traditional
And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
Literal
And woe to those having in womb and to those nursing in those days!
Latin
Væ autem prægnantibus et nutrientibus in illis diebus!

Original

Greek
English
How miserable those days will be for pregnant and nursing mothers!

Notes

Some think chapter 24 is about the return of Jesus at the end of time. Others think it as a prediction of events in AD 70, when the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the temple. Some think it refers to both events. See also study notes on Mark 13.

Events

Parallels

Mark 13:14–23 Luke 21:20–24

Glossary

Abomination of Desolation Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Parousia Prophecy Second Letter to the Thessalonians Sign Son of Man Tribulation

Topics

Jesus, the Christ: Prophet: Foretold Things to Come Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments the Prophet Christ: Foretold Things to Come The Second Coming of Christ: Signs Preceding