Matthew 25:10

Now whilst they went to buy, the bridegroom came: and they that were ready, went in with him to the marriage, and the door was shut.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

9The wise answered, saying: Lest perhaps there be not enough for us and for you, go ye rather to them that sell, and buy for yourselves.

11But at last come also the other virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.

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Cross References

Numbers 14:28Say therefore to them: As I live, saith the Lord: According as you have spoken in my hearing, so will I do to you.

Amos 8:12And they shall move from sea to sea, and from the north to the east: they shall go about seeking the word of the Lord, and shall not find it.

Matthew 25:6And at midnight there was a cry made: Behold the bridegroom cometh, go ye forth to meet him.

Luke 12:36And you yourselves like to men who wait for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open to him immediately.

Colossians 1:12Giving thanks to God the Father, who hath made us worthy to be partakers of the lot of the saints in light:

Hebrews 3:18And to whom did he swear, that they should not enter into his rest: but to them that were incredulous?

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 →

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