Matthew 24:8

Twentieth Century New Testament 1904

All this, however, will be but the beginning of the birth pangs!

Cross References

Mark 13:8

For 'nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom'; there will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. This will be but the beginning of the birth-pangs.

Luke 21:12

Before all this, they will lay hands on you and persecute you, and they will betray you to Synagogues and put you in prison, when you will be brought before kings and governors for the sake of my Name.

1 Thessalonians 5:3

When people are saying 'All is quiet and safe,' it is then that, like birth-pains upon a woman with child, Ruin comes suddenly upon them, and there will be no escape!

James 5:1

Listen to me, you rich men, weep and wail for the miseries that are coming upon you!