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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:1

The Parable of the Ten Virgins · Matthew 25:1–13
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Translations

Modern
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.
Traditional
Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.
Literal
“ Then the kingdom of the heavens will be likened to ten virgins, who, having taken their lamps, went out to meet the bridegroom,
Latin
Tunc simile erit regnum cælorum decem virginibus: quæ accipientes lampades suas exierunt obviam sponso et sponsæ.

Original

Greek
English
“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.

Notes

Matthew 25:1

  • to meet the bridegroom: This image points to the coming of the Messiah (see Mark 2:19–20).

  • We do not know the exact wedding customs of that time. Some believe the bridesmaids led the bride to the bridegroom's home. He stayed away until the wedding feast began. The bridesmaids would wait for his arrival and then escort him to the feast (Matthew 25:10).

    Others think the bridegroom might have arrived late at night at the bride’s home, where they announced him. After celebrating with the bride’s guests, the groom would take his bride to his home under torches or lamps.

Matthew 25:1–13

This parable confirms the need to be alert and ready for Christ's return (Matthew 25:13; see also Luke 12:35–36).

Matthew 24:37–25:46

Jesus now applied his prophecies (Matthew 24:1–36) to his disciples so they would stay faithful and be ready for his second coming.

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Glossary

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