Matthew 24:8

First Nations Version

but this is only the beginning of the time of sorrow, like a woman feeling the pains of birth.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:3

At a time when people are saying, “Peace and safety,” sudden destruction will come down on their heads, like the pains of birth that come upon a woman with child, and there will be no way to escape.

Mark 13:8

There will be tribal wars, and nations will make war against other nations. Food will be scarce, and the earth will shake in many places—but this is only the beginning of the time of sorrow, like a woman feeling the pains of birth.

Luke 21:12

“Before all of this happens, you will be betrayed by your own people. They will hunt you down, drag you into their gathering houses, and put you in jail. They will hand you over to the government and officials of the People of Iron (Romans). All of this they will do to you because of me and my name.

James 5:1

Listen to me, you who have great possessions, weep and howl over the times of trouble and sorrow that are coming your way.