Matthew 25:10

And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they who were ready went in with him to the marriage; and the door was shut.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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

9But the wise answered, saying: Not so; there will not be enough for us and you. Go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.

11And afterward come also the rest of the virgins, saying: Lord, Lord, open to us.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:6And at midnight a cry was made: Behold, the bridegroom! Go out to meet him.

Luke 12:36and ye like men waiting for their lord, when he shall return from the wedding; that, when he comes and knocks, they may open to him immediately.

Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who made us meet for the portion of the inheritance of the saints in light;

Hebrews 3:18And to whom did he swear, that they should not enter into his rest, but to those who believed not?

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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