John 16:21
John 16:21
A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world.
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Childbirth, though often painful, is also a moment of immense joy and transformation. “A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world” speaks to the dual nature of childbirth—sorrow and joy intertwined. The pain of labor is forgotten in the joy of bringing new life into the world. For mothers, this is a reminder of the profound joy that comes with the birth of a child, which far outweighs the temporary pain. It also reflects the nature of life itself, where struggles and suffering often lead to a greater joy or reward. For believers, this verse is a metaphor for the Christian journey—though we may face hardships and struggles, they are but temporary compared to the eternal joy that awaits us in Christ.
Psalms 127:4
As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.
Luke 1:30
And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
Genesis 21:2
And Sarah conceived, and bare Abraham a son in his old age, at the set time of which God had spoken to him.
Isaiah 65:24
And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.