Matthew 25:1
“The kingdom of heaven is like ten girls, who took their lamps with them to go and meet the bridegroom.
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2Five were foolish, and five were wise.
Cross References
Psalms 45:9The daughters of kings are among the noblewomen; the queen stands beside you on your right, wearing jewelry made of gold from Ophir.
Song of Solomon 1:3I love the way you smell from the perfumed oils you use. You have quite a reputation —it spreads like spilled perfumed oil. It's not surprising that all the young women adore you!
Song of Solomon 5:16His mouth is the sweetest ever; he is totally desirable! This is my love, my friend, women of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 54:5For your Maker is your husband, the Lord Almighty is his name. The Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer, he is called the God of the whole earth.
Daniel 2:44During the time of these kings the God of heaven will set up an eternal kingdom that will never be destroyed or taken over by others. It will crush all these kingdoms, bringing them to an end, and it will last forever.
Matthew 5:16In the same way you should let your light shine before everyone so they can see the good things you do and praise your heavenly Father.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 25:1
This chapter continues and concludes our Saviour's discourse, which began in the foregoing chapter, concerning his second coming and the end of the world. This was his farewell sermon of caution, as that, John xiv. 15, 16 , was of comfort to his disciples; and they had need of both in a world of so much temptation and trouble as this is. The application of that discourse, was, Watch therefore, and be ye also ready. Now, in prosecution of these serious awakening cautions, in this chapter we have three parables, the… Read the whole commentary →