Charles Spurgeon Commentary Luke 23:27-28

"And there followed him a great multitude of the people, and of women who bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children." — Luke 23:27-28 (ASV)

And there followed him a great company of people, and of women, which also bewailed and lamented him. But Jesus turning unto them said, Daughters of Jerusalem, weep not for me, but weep for yourselves, and for your children.

He had the siege of Jerusalem before his mind, and therefore, in tender pity he bade them save their tears for other sorrows.