KJV ORIGINAL
And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
And it's going to be especially hard for pregnant women and new moms during that time.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
When everything falls apart, the most vulnerable feel it first.
📚 Historical Context
In Matthew 24, Jesus is delivering a prophetic warning to His disciples about the future destruction of Jerusalem and the signs leading to the end times, as they sat on the Mount of Olives. This verse specifically points to the added hardships for pregnant women and nursing mothers during such catastrophic events, like invasions or sieges, emphasizing the human cost of these judgments. Historically, this prophecy aligns with the Roman siege of Jerusalem in AD 70, a time of immense suffering and chaos as foretold.
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