When a woman is giving birth she is in anguish, because her hour has come. But once the child is born, she no longer remembers the suffering, for joy that a human being has come into the world.
In context
19Jesus knew they wanted to ask him, so he said to them, “Are you discussing with one another what I meant when I said, ‘A little while and you will not see me; then a little while again and you will see me’? 20Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn into joy. 21When a woman is giving birth she is in anguish, because her hour has come. But once the child is born, she no longer remembers the suffering, for joy that a human being has come into the world. 22So it is with you: now is your time of grief. But I will see you again, and your heart will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you. 23On that day you will ask me nothing. Very truly I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
