But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.
But Jesus turned around and said to them, 'Women of Jerusalem, don't cry for me, cry for yourselves and your kids.'
Even in his darkest moment, Jesus was more worried about others than himself.
📚 Historical Context
In the Gospel of Luke, this verse takes place as Jesus is being led to his crucifixion amid a crowd in Jerusalem, where women were openly mourning his suffering as a common cultural expression of grief in ancient Jewish society. Jesus addresses these women directly, urging them to redirect their tears from his immediate plight to the greater dangers facing their city and families. This warning echoes Old Testament prophecies about judgment on Israel, pointing toward historical events like the Roman destruction of Jerusalem in AD 70.
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