It seems that Jesus was quoting this verse when He spoke the words recorded in Matthew 24:21. Also referring to the Great Tribulation is Jeremiah 30:7, "Alas! for that day is great, There is none like it; And it is the time of Jacob’s distress, But he will be saved from it."
Ngunit maliligtas ang mga kababayan mong ang pangalan ay nakasulat sa aklat ng Diyos." Masasabing inulit ni Hesus ang talatang ito ng Kanyang banggitin ang mga salitang itinala sa Mateo 24:21. Tinutukoy din ang Dakilang Kapighatian sa Jeremias 30:7, "Nakasisindak ang araw na yaon.