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Matthew 25

Matthew 25:3

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

Modern
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.
Traditional
They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them:
Literal
For the foolish, having taken their lamps, did not take oil with them;
Latin
…sed quinque fatuæ, acceptis lampadibus, non sumpserunt oleum secum:

Original

Greek
English
The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take along any extra oil.

Notes

Matthew 25:3

Some people think the oil represents something specific (such as the Holy Spirit). But it more likely emphasizes the need to prepare for Christ's second coming.

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.

Events

Glossary

Antichrist Book of Revelation Eschatology Gospel of Matthew Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Lamp, Lampstand Marriage, Marriage Customs Oil Sleep Tribulation

Topics

Bridegroom: Parable of Fool: Parables of of the Foolish Virgns Fools: Are: Mere Professors of Religion Hypocrisy: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Enunciates the Parables of the Ten Virgins and of the Talents Jesus, the Christ: Parable of Ten Virgins Jesus, the Christ: Second Coming of Judgment: The General Kingdom of Heaven: Compared: To Ten Virgins Lamps: Lighted with Oil Marriage: Parables From Marriage: The Bridegroom: Returned with the Bride to his House at Night Oil for Domestic Use Oil used for Lamps Opportunity: The Measure of Responsibility Parables: Parables of Christ: Ten Virgins Procrastination: General Scriptures Concerning Prudence of the Wicked: Necessity For-Illustrated Resurrection: General Scriptures Concerning Symbols and Similitudes of the Holy Spirit: Illuminating The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Oil: Illuminating Unfaithfulness: General Scriptures Concerning Virgin: Parable of the Wise and Foolish Wisdom: Spiritual: Unclassified Scriptures Relating to Woman: (Foolish) of Mere Professors Women of Evil People Women of Saints