Matthew 24:8

Weymouth NT

but all these miseries are but like the early pains of childbirth.

Cross References

Mark 13:8

For nation will rise in arms against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places; there will be famines. These miseries are but like the early pains of childbirth.

Luke 21:12

»But before all these things happen they will lay hands on you and persecute you. They will deliver you up to synagogues and to prison, and you will be brought before kings and governors for my sake.«

1 Thessalonians 5:3

While they are saying »Peace and safety!« then in a moment destruction falls upon them, like birth-pains on a woman who is with child; and escape there is none.

James 5:1

Come, you rich men, weep aloud and howl for your sorrows which will soon be upon you.