then sudden destruction is to be instantly upon them just as the pang of distress upon a pregnant woman; and they will by no means escape. ” ​ — 1 THESSALONIANS 5: 3.
يشبّه الكتاب المقدس دمار العالم ببداية المخاض ،‏ فهذه الآلام محتومة ومفاجئة .‏