21 ²⁰ 'But when you see Jerusalem encircled by armies, then you may be sure that her destruction is near. 21 ²¹ Then those who are in Judaea must take to the hills; those who are in the city itself must leave it, and those who are out in the country must not enter; 21 ²² because this is the time of retribution, when all that stands written is to be fulfilled. 21 ²³ Alas for women who are with child in those days, or have children at the breast! For there will be great distress in the land and a terrible judgement upon this people. 21 ²⁴ They will fall at the sword's point; they will be carried captive into all countries; and Jerusalem will be trampled down by foreigners until their day has run its course.