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Matthew 25:1-13 KJV
Matthew · chapter 25 · verses 1–13
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps. 8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. 9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves. 10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut. 11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. 12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not. 13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.Matthew 25:1-13 · King James Version
Matthew 25:1-13 in context
1Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
2And five of them were wise, and five were foolish.
3They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
4But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.
5While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept.
6And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him.
7Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
8And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out.
9But the wise answered, saying, Not so; lest there be not enough for us and you: but go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.
10And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
11Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.
12But he answered and said, Verily I say unto you, I know you not.
13Watch therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man cometh.
14For the kingdom of heaven is as a man travelling into a far country, who called his own servants, and delivered unto them his goods.
15And unto one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one; to every man according to his several ability; and straightway took his journey.
Cross references
- Luke 12:35-36
- Matthew 24:42-51
- Revelation 19:7
- Philippians 2:15-16
- John 3:29
- Revelation 21:9
- Isaiah 54:5
- Revelation 21:2
- Revelation 3:15-16
- 2 Timothy 3:5
- Luke 13:25
- Matthew 7:21-23
Key words (Strong's)
- bridegroomnymphiosa bridegroomG3566 →
- slumberednystazōto nod in sleep, to sleep, to be overcome or oppressed with sleep, to fall asleep, drop…G3573 →
- Afterwarddebut, moreover, and, etcG1161 →
- Afterwardhysteronlatter, later, coming after, the second, afterward, after this, later, lastlyG5305 →
- midnightmesosmiddle, the midst, in the midst of, amongstG3319 →
- midnightnyxnight, metaph. the time when work ceases, the time of death, the time for deeds of sin…G3571 →
- answeredapokrinomaito give an answer to a question proposed, to answer, to begin to speak, but always where…G611 →
- marriagegamosa wedding or marriage festival, a wedding banquet, a wedding feast, marriage, matrimonyG1062 →
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