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A Woe of Pity, Not Judgment
Commentators universally agree that this "woe" is an expression of Jesus's profound compassion, not a curse or judgment. He is lamenting the immense practical difficulty and suffering that pregnant and nursing mothers would face when needing to flee in haste. This highlights His tender concern for the most vulnerable in a time of crisis.
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Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 24:19–21
19th Century
Preacher
It must have been a particularly trying time for the women who had to flee from their homes just when they needed quiet and rest. How thoughtful an…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 24:19
The instructions Jesus gives to his disciples about what to do in view of v.15 are so specific that they must be related to the Jewish War. The dev…
John Gill
On Matthew 24:19
17th Century
Pastor
And woe unto them that are with child
Not that it should be criminal for them to be with child, or a judgment on them; for it …
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Matthew Henry
On Matthew 24:4–28
17th Century
Minister
The disciples had asked concerning the times, "When should these things be?" Christ gave them no answer to that; but they had also asked, "What sha…
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 24:15–22
13th Century
Philosopher
Having already related the destruction, in this part He relates that the consummation will come, and He gives a sort of introduction.
And: