21 Then those in Judea must fleeam to the mountains.an Those inside the city must leave it, and those who are in the country must not enter it, 22 because these are days of vengeanceao to fulfill all the things that are written. 23 Woe to pregnant women and nursing mothers in those days,ap for there will be great distress in the landG and wrath against this people. 24 They will be killed by the swordH,aq and be led captive into all the nations, and Jerusalem will be trampled by the GentilesI,ar until the times of the Gentilesas are fulfilled.

THE COMING OF THE SON OF MAN

25 “Then there will be signs in the sun, moon, and stars;at and there will be anguish on the earth among nations bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the waves.au 26 People will faint from fear and expectation of the things that are coming on the world, because the powers of the heavens will be shaken.av 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloudaw with power and great glory.ax 28 But when these things begin to take place, stand up and lift your heads, because your redemption is near.”ay