1 Thessalonians 5:3
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordFor when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.
— 1 Thessalonians 5:3, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
For when they are saying, "Peace and safety," then sudden destruction will come on them, like birth pains on a pregnant woman; and they will in no way escape.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When they are saying, Peace and safety, then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall in no wise escape.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
for when they may say, Peace and surety, then sudden destruction doth stand by them, as the travail <FI>doth<Fi> her who is with child, and they shall not escape;