Matthew 25:7
Then all those virgins got up, and made ready their lights.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Then all those virgins arose, and trimmed their lamps.
In Context
6But in the middle of the night there is a cry, The husband comes! Go out to him.
8And the foolish said to the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lights are going out.
Cross References
Luke 12:35Be ready, dressed as for a journey, with your lights burning.
Revelation 2:4But I have this against you, that you are turned away from your first love.
Revelation 3:19To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:2-14
The Parable of the Ten Virgins. 1 Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. 2 And five of them were wise, and five were foolish. 3 They that were foolish took their lamps, and took no oil with them: 4 But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps. 5 While the bridegroom tarried, they all slumbered and slept. 6 And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. 7 Then all those… Read the whole commentary →