Mark 13:17

At that time it will be really hard for women that are waiting for babies to be born, and it will be just as hard for mothers that are still feeding their babies with their milk.

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In The King James Version

But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

In Context

16You might be working in a paddock, but do not go back into your house to get your coat, just run away quickly.

18You should pray and ask God not to let this trouble happen in winter time when it's hard to travel in the country.

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Matthew Henry on Mark 13:15-24

The Destruction of the Temple Foretold. 14 But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judæa flee to the mountains: 15 And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: 16 And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. 17 But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give… Read the whole commentary →

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