²¹ Then let the people of Judea flee to the hills. Let those in Jerusalem try to escape, and those outside the city must not attempt to return. ²² For those will be days of God’s judgment,^[a] and the words of the ancient Scriptures written by the prophets will be abundantly fulfilled. ²³ Woe to expectant mothers in those days, and those with tiny babies. For there will be great distress upon this nation^[b] and wrath upon this people.