Matthew 25:10

But while they were on their way to buy it, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding feast. Then the door was shut.

Text-Critical English NT

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 replied, ‘No, there will certainly not be enough for us and for you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves.’

11Afterward the other virgins also came, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us.’

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Cross References

Matthew 25:6But in the middle of the night there was a shout: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming! Come out to meet him.’

Luke 12:36like men who are waiting for their master to return from a wedding feast, so that they can immediately open the door for him when he comes and knocks.

Colossians 1:12giving thanks to the Father, who has enabled us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light.

Hebrews 3:18And to whom did God swear that they would not enter his rest, if not to those who were disobedient?

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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