Matthew 25:10

Translations

Modern

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Traditional

And 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.

Literal

And in their going away to buy, the bridegroom came, and those ready went in with him to the wedding feast, and the door was shut.

Latin

Dum autem irent emere, venit sponsus: et quæ paratæ erant, intraverunt cum eo ad nuptias, et clausa est janua.

Original

Greek

English

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom arrived. Those who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.

Notes

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.

Theme notes and profiles

“He Will Come” Curses and Blessings God’s Promised Kingdom The Day Is Coming

Events

Related verses

Luke 13:25
After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
Luke 12:36–37
Then you will be like servants waiting for their master to return from the wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks, they can open the door for him at once.
Matthew 24:44
For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect.
1 Peter 1:13
Therefore prepare your minds for action. Be sober-minded. Set your hope fully on the grace to be given you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
Genesis 7:16
And they entered, the male and female of every living thing, as God had commanded Noah. Then the LORD shut him in.
Hebrews 3:18–19
And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed?
Matthew 25:6
At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here is the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’
Revelation 22:20
He who testifies to these things says, “Yes, I am coming soon.” Amen. Come, Lord Jesus!
Amos 8:12–13
People will stagger from sea to sea and roam from north to east, seeking the word of the LORD, but they will not find it.
Psalm 95:11
So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.”
2 Timothy 4:8
From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
Matthew 25:20–23
The servant who had received the five talents came and presented five more. ‘Master,’ he said, ‘you entrusted me with five talents. See, I have gained five more.’

Glossary

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Topics

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Matthew 25:10

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